Rama III Bridge
Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand
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The Rama III Bridge (Thai: สะพานพระราม 3, RTGS: Saphan Phra Ram Sam, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn pʰráʔ rāːm sǎːm]), also known as the New Krungthep Bridge, is a bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. The bridge was completed in 1999 and was designed to alleviate traffic congestion on the adjacent Krungthep Bridge.[2][3] The bridge was named in honour of King Nangklao.
Rama III Bridge สะพานพระราม ๓ | |
|---|---|
Rama III Bridge (higher) and Krungthep Bridge (lower) | |
| Coordinates | 13°42′05″N 100°29′33″E |
| Carries | Six lanes of roadway |
| Crosses | Chao Phraya River |
| Locale | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cantilever bridge |
| Total length | 1864m[1] |
| Width | 23 m |
| Longest span | 226m |
| Clearance below | 32 m |
| History | |
| Construction start | October 1996 |
| Construction end | October 1999 |
| Construction cost | 400 million kr[1] |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Rama III Bridge | |
