Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge that spans the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. It is the busiest cantilever bridge in the world with approximately 100,000 vehicles using it daily. The bridge was opened to traffic in 1943 and is a vital link in the road network of the city of Kolkata. Howrah Bridge is a steel truss bridge with a central span of 1,500 feet (457 meters). The bridge is flanked by two approach spans of 750 feet (229 meters) each. The total length of the bridge is 3,500 feet (1,067 meters). The bridge has a width of 62 feet (19 meters) and a height of 135 feet (41 meters). The bridge is supported by two main piers and two approach piers. The two main piers are located in the middle of the Hooghly River and the two approach piers are located on the west and east banks of the river. Howrah Bridge is a toll bridge and the toll is collected from motorists using the bridge. The toll is payable in Indian rupees or in foreign currency.