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

Ram Jhula

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India - Ganges River
Bridgemeister ID:548 (added before 2003)
Name:Ram Jhula
Also Known As:Shivanand
Location:Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Crossing:Ganges River
Coordinates:30.123242 N 78.314528 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Restricted to foot traffic, since 2023 (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • 2023, August: Restricted to foot traffic (motorbikes prohibited) due to safety concerns after recent floods caused soil erosion around the abutments.

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