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'''Tunga Bridge''' in [[Thirthahalli]], [[Karnataka]], India, is the one of the oldest bridges constructed across the [[Tunga River]].<br />
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This bridge is over 75 years old and it was designed by, and built under supervision of, [[Bharat Ratna]] Sir [[M. Visvesvaraya]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.karnatakaholidays.com/tunga-bridge.php|title=Tunga Bridge, Thirthahalli|website=www.karnatakaholidays.com|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref> The bridge connects the area Kuruvalli with Thirthahalli. Tunga Bridge is also called '''Jayachamarajendra Bridge'''.<br />
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The Tunga Bridge draws many visitors, especially on weekends to see the uniqueness of the bridge.<br />
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==Bridge structure==<br />
This bridge has an arc-like structure at the top which is supported by consecutive pillars on either side of the bridge. There are beam-like structures on the top, connecting the two arcs, appearing as a roof. This unique bridge resembles the [[Sydney Harbour Bridge]] but with a slight difference.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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==History==<br />
The bridge was completed in 1943, and inaugurated by H. H. [[Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar]], then the [[Maharaja]] of [[Mysore]], and also named after him.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* {{Portal-inline|Transport}}<br />
* {{Portal-inline|Engineering}}<br />
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[[Category:Bridges in Karnataka]]<br />
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