Chulachomklao bridge ( th, สะพานจุลจอมเกล้า) is a railway

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over the Tapi River in Tambon Tha Kham,

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, Surat Thani Province in

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. It was officially opened in 1916. The bridge was severely damaged during

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, was repaired 1952-1953 and officially reopened in 1953. The bridge is located 1.3 km from Surat Thani Railway Station.http://portal.rotfaithai.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=80810#80810 The bridge has 3 spans, all of through-truss design.

Location

The Chulachomklao bridge is live

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Photos of the bridge (2008)
Buildings and structures in Surat Thani province Bridges completed in 1916 Railway bridges in Thailand {{Thailand-transport-stub