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Pathimoonnu Kannara Bridge

Coordinates: 8°58′03″N 77°05′27″E / 8.96738°N 77.09084°E / 8.96738; 77.09084
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Pathimoonnu Kannara Bridge
View of the bridge after renovation
Coordinates8°58′03″N 77°05′27″E / 8.96738°N 77.09084°E / 8.96738; 77.09084
CarriesIndian Railways
Crossesvalley in Kazhuthurutty
Other name(s)13 Arch Bridge
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialRocks, limestone, and jaggery (Surki method)
Total length102.72 meters (337.0 ft)
Height5.18 meters (17.0 ft)
No. of spans13
Rail characteristics
No. of tracks1
Track gaugeBroad gauge (5 ft 6 in)
History
Construction start1900
Construction end1903
Inaugurated1904
Location
Map

The Pathimoonnu Kannara Bridge, also called the "13 Arch Bridge", is a historic British-era structure on the Kollam-Sengottai railway line in India.[1][2][3] It is situated at Kazhuthurutty in the Kollam district of Kerala.[4] The bridge is a part of one of India's oldest mountain rail lines and was constructed by the British in 1904 to transport goods from Kollam to Madras.[5] The bridge was constructed with just rocks, limestone, and jaggery (Surki method), and it has 13 arches. The bridge, which connects two hillocks, is supported by thirteen granite pillars that are about 100 feet tall.[6] The bridge is sandwiched by the River Kazhuthurutti on one side and the Kollam Thirumangalam National Highway (NH 744) on the other.

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References

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  2. ^ "Thenmala, India's First Planned Eco-Tourism Destination Is Full of Scenic Surprises". The better India.
  3. ^ "Meter Gauge viaduct on the Quilon-Tenkasi line". Google Arts & Culture.
  4. ^ "Lesser Known Kerala Mountain Railways: Treat for Nature Lovers!". Be on the road.
  5. ^ "Vestibule between ages going out of view". The Hindu.
  6. ^ "New train to Chennai to cut travel by 3 hours". Deccan Chronicle.