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The Chenab Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir, India, is a steel arch bridge that stands at 359 meters, making it the highest railway bridge in the world. It features a main arch span of 467 meters and is designed to withstand seismic activity and high winds, with a projected lifespan of over 120 years. The bridge's construction utilized weathering steel and reinforced concrete, and it is currently in the rail testing phase as of 2025.

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Chenab_Bridge_Overview

The Chenab Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir, India, is a steel arch bridge that stands at 359 meters, making it the highest railway bridge in the world. It features a main arch span of 467 meters and is designed to withstand seismic activity and high winds, with a projected lifespan of over 120 years. The bridge's construction utilized weathering steel and reinforced concrete, and it is currently in the rail testing phase as of 2025.

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Chenab Bridge - Overview and Global Comparison

Key Features of Chenab Bridge

Type: Steel Arch Bridge

Location: Jammu & Kashmir, India

River: Chenab River

Height (Deck to River): 359 m (1,178 ft) - Highest in the world for a railway bridge

Main Arch Span: 467 m

Total Length: ~1,315 m

Construction Material: Steel (weathering steel) and reinforced concrete

Completion Status: Arch closed in 2017; rail testing phase as of 2025

Seismic Design: Designed for zone-V earthquakes

Wind Resistance: Up to 266 km/h

Design Life: Over 120 years

Special Note: Constructed in rugged Himalayan terrain with cable crane method

Comparison with Similar Bridges

Bridge Country Type Height (m) Main Span (m)

Chenab Bridge India Steel Arch 359 467

Beipanjiang (Duge) China Cable-Stayed 565 720

Najiehe Railway China Arch 310 352

Glenfinnan Viaduct Scotland Stone Arch 30 21

Garabit Viaduct France Iron Arch 122 165

Siduhe Railway China Suspension 275 900

Zhangjiajie Glass China Suspension 300 430

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