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| name = Punalur Suspension Bridge | | name = Punalur Suspension Bridge | ||
| native_name = പുനലൂർ തൂക്കുപാലം | | native_name = പുനലൂർ തൂക്കുപാലം | ||
| image = | | image = People on Punalur Suspension Bridge - Night view, 2019.jpg | ||
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| image_caption = Punalur Suspension Bridge | | image_caption = Punalur Suspension Bridge | ||
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| open = 1877 | | open = 1877 | ||
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The '''Punalur Suspension Bridge''', located in [[Punalur]] is | The '''Punalur Suspension Bridge''', located in [[Punalur]], India is a {{convert|400|ft|adj=on}}-long 19th-century motorable bridge in [[Kerala]], which was built by [[Travancore]] Government and is now a historical attraction. It was designed to shake when walked on, with the intention of deterring animals from crossing from the forest into the town. | ||
== History and | == History and construction == | ||
[[File:Punalur bridge 1st structure.jpg|thumb|upright|arch and column of the bridge with the emblem of [[Travancore Kingdom|Travancore]]|210px]] | |||
The Punalur Suspension Bridge is the first motorable bridge in South India. The [[suspension bridge]] crossing the river is the only suspended-deck type in south India. The construction started under Walthew Clarence Barton and completed in 1877 by Albert Henry chief engineers of [[Travancore]] across the [[Kallada River|Kallada]] River. This huge bridge was suspended by two spans and was used for vehicular movement. Construction took more than six years. It is said that after completion of the bridge people hesitated to walk over the bridge. In order to prove the strength of the bridge the engineer and his family passed under the bridge in a country boat while six elephants were walking over it. Now the bridge is of historical interest and is a major tourist attraction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bridgemeister.com/bridge.php?bid=415|title=Bridgemeister - 1877 (suspension bridge) - Punalur, Kerala, India|website=www.bridgemeister.com|access-date=2017-04-13}}</ref> | |||
=== Reason for the bridge=== | |||
[[File:Hanging bridge P1030495.JPG|thumb|upright|A view of the suspension bridge before renovation|220px]] | |||
A bridge from the dense forest over the river Kallada to the town was necessary, but it was necessary to prevent wild animals from using it to get to the populated side. The bridge was designed to shake when walked on to deter animals from crossing.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://ajean.net/punalur-suspension-bridge-history-technology/|title=Reason for the construction of the bridge}}</ref> | |||
=== Method of construction === | |||
[[File:Ashramam Relief, Punalur Hanging bridge.jpg|thumb|Weight testing of bridge, Relief in Ashramam, Kollam]] | |||
The bridge is connected to four wells. The iron rods of the bridge is connected to the clips, situated in the wells. Each well is about 100 feet deep and no one since knows the engineering behind the construction of this bridge. It still remains a mystery. | The bridge is connected to four wells. The iron rods of the bridge is connected to the clips, situated in the wells. Each well is about 100 feet deep and no one since knows the engineering behind the construction of this bridge. It still remains a mystery. | ||
== Replacement | == Replacement == | ||
A new concrete bridge was built near to the Punalur Suspension Bridge in 1972 due to heavy traffic on | A new, strong, concrete bridge was built near to the Punalur Suspension Bridge in 1972 due to heavy traffic on [[National Highway 208]].<ref name=pixelshots/> | ||
== Renovation == | == Renovation == | ||
[[File:Punalur Suspension Bridge Full View.jpg|thumb|upright|A full view of the renovated Punalur Suspension Bridge|220px]] | [[File:Punalur Suspension Bridge Full View.jpg|thumb|upright|A full view of the renovated Punalur Suspension Bridge|220px]] | ||
The bridge was recently repaired and renovated by the government of Kerala. The structure was strengthened, new wood panels of the same tree (Kambakom) which was first used in the construction were fit, the steel armrests and the stone columns were painted, night lamps were installed and a new park and resting place were made near the bridge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pixelshots.blogspot.in/2010/08/old-british-built-hanging-bridgepunalur.html|title=Old British Built Hanging Bridge,Punalur tookupalam,one of two Indian Vehicular Suspension Bridges built by British engineers|date=August 2010|website=PixelShots}}</ref> | The bridge was recently repaired and renovated by the government of Kerala. The structure was strengthened, new wood panels of the same tree (Kambakom) which was first used in the construction were fit, the steel armrests and the stone columns were painted, night lamps were installed and a new park and resting place were made near the bridge. The bridge reopened in 2018.<ref name=pixelshots>{{cite web|url=http://pixelshots.blogspot.in/2010/08/old-british-built-hanging-bridgepunalur.html|title=Old British Built Hanging Bridge, Punalur tookupalam, one of two Indian Vehicular Suspension Bridges built by British engineers|date=August 2010|orig-date=updated in 2018|website=PixelShots}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{commons category inline|Punalur suspension bridge}} | {{commons category-inline|Punalur suspension bridge}} | ||
* [https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=9aaf6f4919f4266cc018b11e399f89f SketchUp Model of the Bridge] | * [https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=9aaf6f4919f4266cc018b11e399f89f SketchUp Model of the Bridge] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:18, 21 March 2025
Punalur Suspension Bridge പുനലൂർ തൂക്കുപാലം | |
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 Punalur Suspension Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 9°01′01″N 76°55′34″E / 9.017°N 76.926°E |
| OS grid reference | Template:Gbmappingsmall |
| Locale | Kollam District, Punalur, India |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Stone, Wood, Steel etc. |
| Total length | 400 feet (120 m) |
| History | |
| Architect | Albert Henry |
| Opened | 1877 |
| Rebuilt | August–September 2013 |
| Location | |
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The Punalur Suspension Bridge, located in Punalur, India is a 400-foot (120 m)-long 19th-century motorable bridge in Kerala, which was built by Travancore Government and is now a historical attraction. It was designed to shake when walked on, with the intention of deterring animals from crossing from the forest into the town.
History and construction[edit | edit source]
The Punalur Suspension Bridge is the first motorable bridge in South India. The suspension bridge crossing the river is the only suspended-deck type in south India. The construction started under Walthew Clarence Barton and completed in 1877 by Albert Henry chief engineers of Travancore across the Kallada River. This huge bridge was suspended by two spans and was used for vehicular movement. Construction took more than six years. It is said that after completion of the bridge people hesitated to walk over the bridge. In order to prove the strength of the bridge the engineer and his family passed under the bridge in a country boat while six elephants were walking over it. Now the bridge is of historical interest and is a major tourist attraction.[1]
Reason for the bridge[edit | edit source]
A bridge from the dense forest over the river Kallada to the town was necessary, but it was necessary to prevent wild animals from using it to get to the populated side. The bridge was designed to shake when walked on to deter animals from crossing.[2]
Method of construction[edit | edit source]
The bridge is connected to four wells. The iron rods of the bridge is connected to the clips, situated in the wells. Each well is about 100 feet deep and no one since knows the engineering behind the construction of this bridge. It still remains a mystery.
Replacement[edit | edit source]
A new, strong, concrete bridge was built near to the Punalur Suspension Bridge in 1972 due to heavy traffic on National Highway 208.[3]
Renovation[edit | edit source]
The bridge was recently repaired and renovated by the government of Kerala. The structure was strengthened, new wood panels of the same tree (Kambakom) which was first used in the construction were fit, the steel armrests and the stone columns were painted, night lamps were installed and a new park and resting place were made near the bridge. The bridge reopened in 2018.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bridgemeister - 1877 (suspension bridge) - Punalur, Kerala, India". www.bridgemeister.com. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ↑ Reason for the construction of the bridge.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Old British Built Hanging Bridge, Punalur tookupalam, one of two Indian Vehicular Suspension Bridges built by British engineers". PixelShots. August 2010 [updated in 2018].