This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1830: Boitakhana

Kolkata, West Bengal, India - Circular Canal
Bridgemeister ID:3565 (added 2019-12-26)
Year Completed:1830
Name:Boitakhana
Also Known As:Baliaghata
Location:Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Crossing:Circular Canal
Principals:James Prinsep
References:ISB
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet)
Deck width:18 feet

Notes:

  • ISB describes its location: "is the last or most southerly [of the chain suspension bridges] on the Circular Canal, being distant 3-1/2 miles from its mouth and a quarter of a mile from its junction with the Baliaghata and Circular Canals. It forms the principal line of communication between Calcutta (by the Lall-Bazar, Bow-Bazar and Boitakhana Streets,) Sealda, Soora and Baliaghata."

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