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Rajamundry Godavari Bridge Overview

The Rajamundry Godavari Bridge, completed in 1969, is a 4.1 km long truss bridge connecting Rajamundry and Kovvur in Andhra Pradesh, India, built at a cost of ₹10 crores. It features 27 spans, each 91.5 m long, and is designed to withstand strong winds and floods, significantly improving transportation links and economic activities in the region. Challenges during construction included strong winds, floods, and material transportation difficulties.

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Rajamundry Godavari Bridge Overview

The Rajamundry Godavari Bridge, completed in 1969, is a 4.1 km long truss bridge connecting Rajamundry and Kovvur in Andhra Pradesh, India, built at a cost of ₹10 crores. It features 27 spans, each 91.5 m long, and is designed to withstand strong winds and floods, significantly improving transportation links and economic activities in the region. Challenges during construction included strong winds, floods, and material transportation difficulties.

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Name - Isha Meena

[Link].- 2022PUFETBCVX11768

Course - Bridge Engineering

Course code -
Rajamundry godavari bridge
Introduction -
"A bridge over godavari river"
[Link]- Rajamundry Andhra
Pradesh ,India
[Link] - 1969 by
Braithwaite ,Burn & Jesspo
construction company
[Link]- ₹ 10 crores
" This bridge connects the cities of
Rajamundry and Kovvur"
4 . 5 year to complete this bridge
Design & construction -

1. Type of bridge - truss bridge


2. Length of bridge - 4.1 km long
3. Number of Span - 27 span
4. Each span - 91.5 m
Features -
The bridge has several features, including its unique design
and it's ability to withstand strong winds and floods.

[Link] bridge has a road Deck over the rail deck


Benefits of the bridge -

[Link] transportation links


[Link] economic activities
[Link] connectivity between cities
[Link] travel time
Challenges faced during construction -

[Link] winds
[Link]
[Link] in transporting material
Conclusion -

"The Rajamundry Godavari Bridge is a significant


infrastructure project that has improved transportation
links, increased economic activity, and enhanced
connectivity between cities."
Thanks

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