Omdurman Bridge, Steel truss bridge in Omdurman, Sudan.
Omdurman Bridge is a steel truss structure spanning 613 meters across the White Nile. Seven pairs of round pillars support the metal framework while allowing water to flow beneath the crossing.
Engineers from Dorman Long in Teesside, England designed and built the bridge between 1924 and 1926 to connect Khartoum and Omdurman. It became the first steel truss structure of its kind in the region at that time.
The bridge links two major cities and forms part of daily life for residents crossing between them for work or commerce. It serves as a visible symbol of connection between the two sides of the Nile in urban Sudanese life.
The bridge accommodates vehicles in one direction with separate pathways for cyclists and pedestrians. Crossing takes time during peak hours, so plan accordingly if you want to walk or cycle across without heavy traffic flow.
The bridge was entirely manufactured in England and shipped in sections to Khartoum for assembly on site. This feat of engineering logistics was remarkable for a project of this scale in the 1920s.
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