Koilwar Bridge, Railway and road bridge in Bhojpur, India
The Koilwar Bridge extends 1.44 kilometers across the Sone River, connecting the cities of Arrah and Patna through dual-purpose railway and road lanes.
Construction of the bridge started in 1856 and finished in 1862, making it the longest river bridge in India until the Upper Sone Bridge surpassed it in 1900.
The structure carries the name of Professor Abdul Bari, an Indian academic and social reformer who contributed to education development in Bihar.
The bridge maintains its function on the New Delhi-Patna-Howrah railway line, serving both passenger and freight trains while supporting road traffic simultaneously.
Engineers George Turnbull and Matthew Digby Wyatt selected the construction site after measuring the Sone River width at 5,350 feet in February 1851.
Official opening: 1862
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 25.56580,84.79820
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:30
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