Archive · 27 Jun 2025
Karnataka's Cable-Stayed Bridge Passes Crucial Load Test
Imagine a really long bridge in India that's like a giant seesaw, held up by strong cables.
This bridge just passed a big test!
They put heavy trucks on it, one by one, to see if it could hold their weight.
The bridge passed, meaning it's super strong and safe for cars and people to drive on for many years.
It will make it much quicker and easier to travel between two towns, especially for people going to visit a special temple.
Karnataka's longest cable-stayed bridge completed a crucial load test on June 25.
The bridge spans 2.44 kilometers and crosses the Sharavathi River backwaters.
The load test involved gradually increasing the weight on the bridge.
The bridge's construction cost is Rs 423 crore, and the project began in 2018.
The bridge will reduce travel time for locals and pilgrims.
- Who
- Engineers and officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) oversaw the test.
- What
- A load test was successfully completed on Karnataka's longest cable-stayed bridge.
- When
- The load test was conducted on June 25.
- Where
- The bridge is located over the Sharavathi River backwaters in Karnataka, India, connecting Ambaragodlu and Tumari.
- Why
- To assess the bridge's ability to withstand its expected load for approximately 100 years and to ensure it is safe for public use.
- Bridge Type
- Cable-stayed
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Length
- 2.44 kilometers
- Cost
- Rs 423 crore
- Test Deflection
- 22 mm
- Permissible Limit
- 38 mm
- Construction Start Date
- February 19, 2018