Kanchanaphisek Bridge

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Coordinates13°38′05″N 100°32′15″E / 13.634831°N 100.537477°E / 13.634831; 100.537477
Kanchanaphisek Bridge

สะพานกาญจนาภิเษก
View from the Chao Phraya River
Coordinates13°38′05″N 100°32′15″E / 13.634831°N 100.537477°E / 13.634831; 100.537477
CarriesKanchanaphisek Expressway
CrossesChao Phraya River
LocaleBang Khru, Phra Pradaeng district, Samut Prakan, Thailand
Official nameKanchanaphisek Bridge
Maintained byExpressway Authority of Thailand
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed bridge
Total length951 m
Width36.7 m
Height187.6 m
Longest span500 m
Clearance below52.2 m
History
Construction start2004
Opened15 November 2007
Location
Interactive map of Kanchanaphisek Bridge

The Kanchanaphisek Bridge (Thai: สะพานกาญจนาภิเษก) is a cable stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya river in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. It is part of the Outer Ring Road encircling Bangkok. The bridge was opened to traffic on 15 November 2007 and has a main span of 500 meters. the bridge's name was bestowed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej following the Golden Jubilee celebrations, 'Kanchanaphisek Road', meaning 'Golden Jubilee Bridge'.[1][2][3] The bridge is 52 meters above sea level to allow cargo vessels to enter and exit. The bridge is the first bridge in Samut Prakan Province across the Chao Phraya River that connects Phra Pradaeng District on the east and west side.[4]

The bridge was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff. The bridge is part of the Kanchanaphisek Expressway, There is a toll for its use.[5]

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