Howrah Bridge
NBI
Structurae ID
20000304
Global Region
Asia
Country
India
State/Province
West Bengal
City
Kolkata
Crossing
Hooghly River
Lat/Lon
22.58510/88.34690
Construction
1936 - 1942
Age
81
Design life
Designer/Cosultant
Total Length
705
Maximum Span
457
Usage
Foot/Bicycle, Road
Health
Good
Cable
Steel
Deck
Steel
Pier
Steel
Reconstruction
Yes
Year Reconstructed
Modifications
Yes
Monitoring
No
Notes
Light rail service on the bridge has been discontinued.