Phra Pok Klao Bridge
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Carries6 lanes of roadway
CrossesChao Phraya River
Phra Pok Klao Bridge สะพานพระปกเกล้า | |
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| Coordinates | 13°44′20″N 100°29′56″E / 13.738999°N 100.498981°E |
| Carries | 6 lanes of roadway |
| Crosses | Chao Phraya River |
| Locale | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 745 m |
| Longest span | 100 m |
| Clearance below | 8.9 m |
| History | |
| Opened | December 3, 1984 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Phra Pok Klao Bridge | |
Phra Pok Klao Bridge (Thai: สะพานพระปกเกล้า, RTGS: Saphan Phra Pokklao, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn pʰráʔ pòk.klâːw]) is a bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It connects Phra Nakhon district's Wang Burapha Phirom and Samphanthawong district's Chakkrawat on the North end with Khlong San district's Somdet Chao Phraya as well as Thon Buri district's Wat Kanlaya on the south end.[1] The bridge is the location of Chao Phraya Sky Park, The first sky park in Southeast Asia[2][3]
