Padma Bridge

The Padma Multipurpose Bridge, commonly known as the Padma Bridge, is a two-level road-rail bridge across the Padma River, the main distributary of the Ganges in Bangladesh. It connects... Wikipedia

  • Carries:  Motor vehicles, Railway
  • Crosses:  Padma River
  • Official name:  Padma Multipurpose Bridge
  • Other name(s):  Bridge of Dreams
  • Named for:  Padma River
  • Owner:  Bangladesh Bridge Authority
  • Website:  www.padmabridge.gov.bd
  • Design:  Truss bridge
  • Total length:  6.15 km (3.82 mi)
  • Width:  18.18 m (59.65 ft)
  • Height:  120 m (393.7 ft)
  • Water depth:  29 m (95.14 ft)
  • Number of spans:  41
  • Load limit:  10,000 tonnes
  • Number of lanes:  4
  • Designer:  AECOM
  • Constructed by:  China Major Bridge Engineering Co. Ltd.
  • Construction begin:  November 26, 2014
  • Construction end:  23 June 2022 (2022-6-23)
  • Construction cost:  ৳30,193.39 crore, (US$3.6 billion)
  • Toll:  Yes
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo