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The '''Pathimoonnu Kannara Bridge''', also called the "'''13 Arch Bridge'''", is a historic British-era structure on the [[Kollam-Sengottai railway line]] in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The ancient heritage behind our railway bridges |url=https://www.rediff.com/business/report/must-see-indias-oldest-railway-bridges/20170306.htm |website=Rediff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Thenmala, India's First Planned Eco-Tourism Destination Is Full of Scenic Surprises |url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/62546/thenmala-kerala-planned-ecotourism-destination/ |website=The better India|date=23 July 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Meter Gauge viaduct on the Quilon-Tenkasi line |url=https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/meter-gauge-viaduct-on-the-quilon-tenkasi-line/UgHpXLOTZHE84g?hl=en |website=Google Arts & Culture}}</ref> It is situated at Kazhuthurutty in the [[Kollam district]] of [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lesser Known Kerala Mountain Railways: Treat for Nature Lovers! |url=https://www.beontheroad.com/2019/01/lesser-known-kerala-mountain-railways.html# |website=Be on the road}}</ref> The bridge is a part of one of India's oldest mountain rail lines and was constructed by the [[British Raj|British]] in 1904 to transport goods from [[Kollam]] to [[Madras]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Vestibule between ages going out of view |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vestibule-between-ages-going-out-of-view/article4947948.ece |website=The Hindu|date=24 July 2013 }}</ref> The bridge was constructed with just rocks, [[limestone]], and [[jaggery]] (Surki method), and it has 13 arches. The bridge, which connects two hillocks, is supported by thirteen granite pillars that are about 100 feet tall.<ref>{{cite web |title=New train to Chennai to cut travel by 3 hours |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/040418/new-train-to-chennai-to-cut-travel-by-3-hours.html |website=Deccan Chronicle|date=4 April 2018 }}</ref> The bridge is sandwiched by the River Kazhuthurutti on one side and the [[National Highway 744 (India)|Kollam Thirumangalam National Highway]] (NH 744) on the other.

==Gallery==
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13 Arch bridge Kazhuthurutty Kerala.jpg|View of the bridge during monsoon (before renovation).
13Arch Bridge View 1.jpg|View of the bridge during summer (before renovation).
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Railway bridges in India]]
[[Category:Stone arch bridges]]
[[Category:Stone bridges]]
[[Category:Viaducts]]
[[Category:Bridges completed in 1904]]
[[Category:Transport infrastructure completed in 1904]]
[[Category:1904 establishments in India]]
[[Category:1904 establishments in British India]]
[[Category:Bridges in Kerala]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Kerala]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kollam district]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kollam]]

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