Mahakam Bridge

The Mahakam Bridge is a steel structure that spans the Mahakam River and connects different parts of the city of Samarinda in East Kalimantan. The structure allows pedestrians, motorcycles, and cars to cross between the two riverbanks.

Construction began in 1982 and was completed in 1986, followed by the official inauguration by President Suharto in 1987. The bridge was an important infrastructure project that modernized transportation routes in the city.

The bridge serves as a daily crossing where local residents move between neighborhoods on foot, by motorcycle, and by car. The river below has long shaped how people in the city experience their surroundings and organize their daily routes.

The bridge is open daily for pedestrians and vehicles, offering a direct crossing between neighborhoods. During peak traffic times it can get crowded, so crossing early in the morning or late afternoon provides a more relaxed experience.

The river beneath the structure is one of Borneo's three longest and was the region's main transportation route long before the bridge opened. Its construction transformed the centuries-old reliance on river routes for the city's residents.

Official opening: 1987

GPS coordinates: -0.51984,117.11913

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57