Rama VIII Bridge

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bridge_name=Rama VIII Bridge

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design=Cable-stayed bridge
mainspan=300 m
length=2.45 km
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open= September 20, 2002
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The Rama VIII Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand, officially opened on September 20, 2002. The cable-stayed bridge consists of a single pylon located approximately one-third of the distance from the northwest end of the bridge. Golden suspension cables extend from this pylon to the road surface. The Bridge is 2.45 km long including approach spans, and spans the Chao Phraya River. The bridge is named after the eighth reign of the Chakri dynasty, that of King Ananda Mahidol. It has become a notable tourist attraction, and is depicted on the back of the Series 15 20-baht banknote, behind a portrait of King Ananda Mahidol.

References

* http://thailandforvisitors.com/central/bangkok/districts/r8bridge.html
* http://www.bangkokpost.net/
* http://www.bridgepros.com/bridgepros/projects/RamaVIIIBridge/index.htm
* http://www.2bangkok.com/2bangkok/Bridge/index.shtml
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structure= Crossings
place= Chao Phraya River
bridge= Rama VIII Bridge
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upstream= Krung Thon Bridge
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downstream= Phra Pin-klao Bridge
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