Phra Nang Klao Bridge (Thai: สะพานพระนั่งเกล้า, RTGSSaphan Phra Nangklao, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn pʰráʔ nâŋ.klâːw]) is a 4-lane bridge over Chao Phraya River in the area of Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province.

Phra Nang Klao Bridge

สะพานพระนั่งเกล้า
Phra Nang Klao Bridge (below)
Coordinates13°52′13″N 100°28′34″E / 13.870362°N 100.476194°E / 13.870362; 100.476194
CarriesRattanathibet Road (4 traffic lanes), pedestrians
CrossesChao Phraya River
LocaleSai Ma and Bang Kraso with Suan Yai, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Preceded byPhra Nang Klao Parallel Bridge
Followed byMaha Chesadabodindranusorn Bridge
Characteristics
DesignPrestressed concrete box-girder bridge
Total length329.10 m (viaduct 216 m on both sides of Nonthaburi)[1]
Width21.80 m
Height7.40 m[1]
History
Construction startSeptember 3, 1983
OpenedJuly 23, 1985
Location
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In addition to crossing Chao Phraya River, the bridge also connects the area between Sai Ma and Bang Kraso with Suan Yai Subdistricts together along Rattanathibet Road (Highway 302). At present, there is a 6-lane parallel bridge straddling over the bridge.

Phra Nang Klao Bridge started construction in 1983 and completed 1985 (along with Pathum Thani Bridge) by the Department of Rural Roads (DRR), with a total budget of 505.77 million baht.[1]

The bridge was named in honours King Nangklao (Rama III), the third monarch of Chakri Dynasty, who has a mother (Queen Sri Sulalai) from Nonthaburi.

The entry ramp on the east side of the river contains the Phra Nang Klao Bridge MRT station (PP08) on MRT Purple Line.[2]

Neighbouring places

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Phra Nang Klao (Nonthaburi) and Pathum Thani Bridges". AEC.
  2. ^ "สถานีรถไฟฟ้า" [MRT stations]. MRTA.co.th (in Thai).