Nehru Setu

The Nehru Setu spans 3,059 meters across the Son River, connecting Dehri-on-Son with Son Nagar through steel girders mounted on stone pillars.

The bridge opened on February 27, 1900, and held the distinction of being the longest bridge in India until the completion of Vembanad Rail Bridge in 2011.

The bridge maintains its place in the Heritage inventory of Indian Railways, representing early twentieth-century engineering achievements in Bihar's transportation network.

The structure carries the Grand Chord railway line, establishing a vital connection between Kolkata and Delhi while crossing the wide Son River.

The construction features 93 spans with the longest measuring 32.5 meters, demonstrating advanced engineering capabilities during the British administration period.

Location: Aurangabad district

Official opening: February 27, 1900

Length: 3,059 m

GPS coordinates: 24.89250,84.21620

Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:00