Iron Bridge (Thrippunithura)
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Iron Bridge ഇരുമ്പ് പാലം | |
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.jpg) Entry to the bridge | |
| Coordinates | 9°56′42″N 76°20′25″E / 9.94504°N 76.34014°E |
| Locale | Thrippunithura, Ernakulam Kerala, India |
| Other name(s) | Irumbu Palam |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Cast iron |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Westwood Bailey Engineering Construction |
| Opened | 1890 |
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Irumbu Palam (Iron Bridge) in Thrippunithura, Kerala is one of the earliest iron bridges in India. The bridge was built across the Champakara canal (part of National Waterway 3) connecting Tripunithura and Poonithura which is part of the present Kochi Municipal Corporation. It was built by the British in 1890 during the reign of Keralavarma V. The bridge, which is still in use is considered as an heritage landmark of the city of Thrippunithura.[1]