U Bein Bridge, Wooden bridge in Amarapura, Myanmar
The U Bein Bridge extends 1.2 kilometers across Taungthaman Lake, supported by 1,086 teak pillars that connect the shores near Mandalay.
Local mayor U Bein constructed this crossing in 1850 using teak wood salvaged from the former royal palace when the capital moved from Amarapura.
Buddhist monks in saffron robes cross the bridge daily while local fishermen work beneath the wooden structure, creating a center of community life.
The structure requires specific maintenance due to water damage, leading authorities to replace deteriorated sections with new teak materials rather than concrete.
Engineers who built this crossing measured its entire length by counting footsteps, resulting in precise calculations for the placement of support poles.
Location: Amarapura
Inception: 1850
Length: 1,200 m
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 21.89150,96.05720
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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