Godavari Rail Bridge

Godavari Rail Bridge

Godavari Rail Bridge is a bridge over the river Godavari connecting Rajamandri and Kovur in Andhrapradesh , India. It was inaugurated in 2003.

Its length is 2,730 meters and it is one of the longest Rail/Road bridge in the India. It is a unique bridge that is based on 28 bow string arch girders with equal spans of 97.5 m, thus making the total length 2.730 km. The bridge is fit for 250 km/h services..

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