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

Neugal

Bandla, Palampur (पालमपुर), Himachal Pradesh, India - Neugal River
Bridgemeister ID:4961 (added 2020-08-15)
Name:Neugal
Also Known As:Old Neugal, ओल्ड न्युगल ब्रिज
Location:Bandla, Palampur (पालमपुर), Himachal Pradesh, India
Crossing:Neugal River
Coordinates:32.133394 N 76.533731 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 130 meters (426.5 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • 2022, July-August: Collapsed due to heavy rain. Quickly repaired.
  • Constructed circa 1980.
  • 2020, August: Local officials trying to initiate repairs to one of the bridge foundations that was severely damaged by 2019 monsoon flooding. Bridge appears to remain open as a popular tourist site.

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