Naranarayan Setu, Railway and road bridge in Jogighopa, India

The Naranarayan Setu is a double-deck steel truss bridge over the Brahmaputra River, 2.284 kilometres long, linking Jogighopa in Bongaigaon District with Pancharatna in Goalpara District. A double railway track runs on the lower deck and a two-lane road on the upper deck, where yellow-and-black steel guardrails line the dark asphalt. Repeating triangular and cross-braced grey steel members form a lattice arch over the roadway, with overhead cables crossing the left side.

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee opened this crossing in April 1998, making it the third structure over the Brahmaputra to enter service. Its construction created a new link between Bongaigaon and Goalpara districts, which previously relied on ferries.

The bridge is named after Nara Narayan, a 16th-century Koch king of the Kamata kingdom. The name was given at the time of construction, and the crossing is known locally as Naranarayan Setu in Assamese and Hindi.

Travelers should be cautious during heavy rains or monsoon season, as visibility on the upper level can be limited. Both levels operate at the same time, so it is wise to allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours.

The bridge is named after Nara Narayan, a 16th-century Koch king of the Kamata kingdom. It was built by a consortium of Braithwaite Burn and Jessop Construction Company Limited, and its construction cost about Rs. 301 crore.