Published Date: 01-03-2025

• The bridge comprises of two spans of 100 meter each and will be launched over National Highway – 48 (connecting Delhi, Mumbai & Chennai) near Nadiad
• This 14.3 m wide and 14.6 m in height, steel bridge weighs around 1500 MT (each span) and has been fabricated at Salasar workshop near Hapur, U.P.
• The jointing of steel members is done using Tor Shear Type High Strength Bolts (TTHSB) designed for a 100-year lifespan
• The spans of the bridge are painted with C-5 system painting which is first-of-its-kind in India
• Steel bridges are most suitable to cross Highways, Expressways and Railways lines, unlike pre-stressed concrete bridges, spanning 40 to 45 meters, which are suitable for most sections, including river bridges
• India has the expertise of fabricating steel bridges for heavy haul and semi high-speed trains which run between 100 and 160 kmph. Now, the same expertise in fabrication of steel girders will be implemented on MAHSR corridor too which will have a staggering operational speed of 320 kmph.
• Total 28 steel bridges are planned in MAHSR project. Out of which, 11 steel bridges are in Maharashtra and 17 are in Gujarat
• Six steel bridges have been successfully launched in Gujarat over Railways/DFCC tracks, Highways & Bhilosa Industry
• One of the span of this steel bridge is planned to be launched in March 2025 and to be completed by August 2025