Chirundu Bridge, Suspension bridge in Chirundu, Zambia and Zimbabwe
The Chirundu Bridge spans 328 meters across the Zambezi River, featuring a steel truss deck supported by steel pylons at each end.
The Otto Beit Bridge opened on May 24, 1939, becoming the first modern suspension bridge outside the United States built with parallel wire cables.
The bridge functions as a connection point between communities from Zambia and Zimbabwe, enabling regular interactions between families separated by the Zambezi River.
Border control facilities and customs offices operate near the bridge entrances, processing documentation for vehicles and pedestrians crossing between the two nations.
Located 65 kilometers downstream from Kariba Dam, this crossing point includes two parallel bridges, with the newer structure built in 2002 to handle increased traffic.
Inception: May 24, 1939
Length: 369 m
GPS coordinates: -16.03780,28.85203
Latest update: March 12, 2025 04:24
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