Victoria Bridge, Malaysia

The Victoria Bridge spans 300 meters across the Perak River with six main sections supported by five large concrete pillars.

The Perak Government Railway constructed this bridge between 1897 and 1900 to transport tin from local mines to export destinations.

Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah I officially inaugurated the bridge in March 1900 during a ceremony with British colonial administrators.

While closed to rail traffic since 2002, the bridge remains accessible to motorcycles and pedestrians, with safety features including illumination and protective barriers.

During the 1941 Japanese invasion, British forces partially destroyed the bridge to slow enemy advancement before its subsequent post-war reconstruction.

Official opening: March 1900

GPS coordinates: 4.83692,100.96229

Latest update: May 16, 2025 03:16