Neriamangalam Bridge

Neriamangalam Bridge

നേര്യമംഗലം പാലം
Coordinates10°3′0″N 76°47′0″E / 10.05000°N 76.78333°E / 10.05000; 76.78333
CarriesNH 85
CrossesPeriyar river
Characteristics
Total length214 m
Width4.9 m
History
Inaugurated2 March 1935
Location
Map

The Neriamangalam Bridge is a bridge in the South Indian state of Kerala, that connects the Ernakulam and Idukki districts. Opened in 1935, it is the first Class A arch bridge in Asia. Popularly known as the gateway to the high ranges, it is located in Neriamangalam and presently a part of NH 85.[1]

Bridge from Neriamangalam Side
  1. ^ News8Plus (2 March 2023). "Asia's first Class A arch bridge Neriyamangalam Bridge turns 88 today - News8Plus-Realtime Updates On Breaking News & Headlines". Retrieved 13 July 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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