Napier Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 13°04′08″N 80°17′04″E / 13.0688°N 80.2845°E |
Carries | 6 lanes of traffic and pedestrians |
Crosses | Cooum river |
Locale | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Characteristics | |
Material | Concrete |
Longest span | 138 m (452.8 ft) |
History | |
Construction start | 1869 1999 (appended) |
Location | |
Napier Bridge is a bridge in Chennai, India, built over the Coovum River, connecting Fort St. George with the Marina Beach. It is also one of the historic structures and landmark of the city.