Rama VII Bridge

Rama VII Bridge
View from east bank
Coordinates 13°48′50″N 100°30′52″E / 13.813775°N 100.514442°E / 13.813775; 100.514442Coordinates: 13°48′50″N 100°30′52″E / 13.813775°N 100.514442°E / 13.813775; 100.514442
Carries 6 lanes of roadway, pedestrians
Crosses Chao Phraya River
Locale Bangkok and Nonthaburi
Characteristics
Total length 933.19 m
Longest span 120 m
Clearance below 8.9 m
History
Construction start January 18, 1990
Opened September 23, 1992

Rama VII Bridge (Thai: สะพานพระราม 7) is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, in Thailand, connecting the Bang Sue District and Bang Phlat District. The roadway is in a dual carriageway configuration, with 3 lanes in each direction. The bridge was named in honour of King Prajadhipok.

References

Bureau of Maintenance and Traffic Safety, Thailand. "RAMA VII BRIDGE". Retrieved 2008-01-06.


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