9 Facts About world's Tallest Railway Bridge In Jammu And Kashmir
The Chenab Rail Bridge, located in the Reasi district of the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir, India, is an arch bridge constructed with steel and concrete.
It spans between Bakkal and Kauri.
At a staggering height of 359 m (1,178 ft) above the Chenab River, the bridge extends across, securing its position as the highest rail bridge globally.
Designed with the intention of creating an expansive single arch steel bridge, the Chenab Rail Bridge features approach viaducts on both sides.
The arch of the bridge consists of two-ribbed sections constructed from large steel trusses.
To effectively manage the wind-induced forces acting on the bridge, the truss chords are enclosed steel boxes that are internally reinforced and filled with concrete.
An additional benefit of filling the steel boxes with concrete is that it eliminates the need for internal painting.
The task of reviewing the alignments was assigned to Amberg Engineering.
In August 2022, the construction of the remarkable overarch deck was completed.