Notes:

• Sometimes cited as completed in 1823.

Notes:

• ISB describes its location: "...is situated half a mile from the mouth of the Circular Canal on the great road to Barrackpoor."

Notes:

• Described as crossing the "Beose River" but the only references to a river by that name come from contemporary descriptions of this bridge.

Notes:

• ISB describes its location: "is the last or most southerly [of the chain suspension bridges] on the Circular Canal, being distant 3-1/2 miles from its mouth and a quarter of a mile from its junction with the Baliaghata and Circular Canals. It forms the principal line of communication between Calcutta (by the Lall-Bazar, Bow-Bazar and Boitakhana Streets,) Sealda, Soora and Baliaghata."

Notes:

• ISB describes its location: "is situated 2-1/4 miles from the mouth of the Circular Canal, and is three quarters of a mile due east of the new Church in Cornwallis Square."

Notes:

• ISB describes its location: "situated 2-3/4 miles from the mouth of the Circular Canal, and forming a most useful line of communication due eastward from the New Mint and the Raja or Burdwan's Bazar, by Cotton Street and Muchooa Bazar Street, in a direct line by Raja Ramlochun's Road toward the western shores of the Saltwater lake."

Notes:

• ISB describes its location: "is situated three quarters of a mile from [Circular Canal's] mouth."

Notes:

• ISB describes its location: "...is situated at the upper end of the Circular Canal, close to the east bank of the River Hooghly, and in the main road leading direct from Calcutta to Cheetpoor and Kaseepoor."

Notes:

• Described in ISB as located: "at the north side of the Great Jail of Alipoor, opposite the road leading from the General Hospital to the European Burying Ground."

Notes:

• 2022-2023: Damaged during 2022 monsoon season. Reopened October 2023.

External Links:

• Jhulaghat - Wikipedia

Image Sets:

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20086713

Notes:

• Appears to have been located on the alignment currently (2020s) occupied by a large box girder bridge and immediately adjacent to a later suspension bridge (bypassed by the box girder bridge).
• See Chamba Cable-stayed Suspension Bridge for an old cable-stayed bridge that may have been at or near this location.
• Next to Sheetla (Old Sheetla, Old Shitla, Sheetala, ओल्ड शीतला ब्रिज) - Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

Image Sets:

Notes:

• 1920s: Bypassed
• 1990s: Only towers remain.
• 2015: Tower(s) demolished.

External Links:

• Facebook - Bridge connecting Mettupalayam and Ooty/Coonoor in Tamilnadu.. Images of the demolition of the suspension bridge tower. Posted October 9, 2015
• Facebook - Bridge on the River Kallar. Post detailing the history of the bridge site. Posted January 20, 2018.
• Heritage Bridge near Kallar Demolished | The Hindu. Article about demolition of the bridge. October 12, 2015.
• Historians upset over demolition of 120-year-old structure that supports Kallar’s Hanging Bridge | Coimbatore News - Times of India. Article regarding demolition of the towers, October 10, 2015.
• Pradeep Damodaran: Oldest bridge connecting Nilgiris with Coimbatore at Kallar lies vandalized, uncared for. Blog post with image of one of the bridge towers, posted August 12, 2013.
• The eighty one years old suspension bridge across the Kallar River, connecting Coimbatore and the... | The Hindu Images. Image with suspension bridge tower visible in the background.
• The History of Coonoor - Clean Coonoor. History of the area including an image of the bridge.
• YouTube - Kallar Bridge connecting Mettupalayam and Ooty, Tamilnadu | India Video. Video with footage of the suspension bridge tower. Posted July 16, 2013.

Image Sets:

External Links:

• Jaidhari | Harper Bridges. History and image of the bridge.

External Links:

• Bridge over Mandakini near Bhiri a risk to lives - The Tribune India. Residents of Bhiri town in Rudprayag district are irked over the dilapidated condition of a footbridge over the Mandakini, which is on the verge of collapse. "The British constructed the bridge in1889 on the old Kedaranth trek route, near Bhiri, in Rudraprayag district."

Image Sets:

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External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20008018

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External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20010632

Notes:

• Destroyed by flood, August 14, 2018.

Notes:

• Various sources cite construction in 1963 or "before 1960".
• 2021, June: Weight restrictions imposed as a safety measure since 2019. Repairs and renovation will be considered.
• 2021, October: Replacement suspension bridge planned.
• Replaced by 2022 Maitra (Bailey) - Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

Notes:

• Next to (suspension bridge) - Kargil, Ladakh, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Weeks after Morbi bridge collapse, Peraje hanging footbridge in Karnataka awaits repairs- The New Indian Express. November 2022 article calling for repairs for the bridge in light of the recent Morbi bridge collapse.

Notes:

• 2021, June: Collapsed while a truck was crossing. Locals quickly erect a bamboo replacement bridge to allow foot traffic.
• Near 2022 Nugong - Komsing, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Notes:

• 2023, February: A cable snaps and the bridge is closed while repairs are made. Expected to reopen in 2023.

Notes:

• Near 2007 Syansu (Shyansu, श्यांसू ब्रिज) - Syansu (स्यांसू) vicinity, Majholi (मझोली) and Bhald Gaon (भालड गांव), Uttarakhand, India.
• Near 2020 Chanthi Dobra - Tehri Dam vicinity, Uttarakhand, India.

External Links:

• Highest Bridges - Pipaldali Bridge
• Structurae - Structure ID 20052581

Notes:

• Replaced (footbridge) - Syansu (स्यांसू) vicinity, Majholi (मझोली) and Bhald Gaon (भालड गांव), Uttarakhand, India. The older bridge was inundated by Tehri Dam.
• Near 2007 Pipal Dali (Peepal Daali, Pipaldali, Piplaldal) - Tehri Dam vicinity, Uttarakhand, India.
• Near 2020 Chanthi Dobra - Tehri Dam vicinity, Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Highest Bridges - Syansu Bridge
• Structurae - Structure ID 20052582

External Links:

• New Indian Express - Mishap-prone hanging bridge will not be closed in Odisha. "Residents of more than 30 villages in Rayagada district heaved a sigh of relief after the administration revoked its decision to close the mishap-prone hanging bridge over Nagavali river. The district administration had decided to close the bridge for public till its renovation following a spate of fatal mishaps involving tourists at the site… the bridge became a major attraction for tourists. With the rise in tourist footfall, the number of mishaps near the bridge too increased."

Notes:

• Motorbikes banned, 2020. Motorbike traffic had risen to levels that led officials to believe the safety of the bridge may be compromised.

Notes:

• Temporary suspension bridge erected following the destruction of two nearby suspension bridges while awaiting completion of their replacement. It appears the bridge was quickly built in late October 2014 or early November 2014 just in time for a local annual fair (Jauljibi Mela) attended by residents of the surrounding India and Nepal communities.
• Near former location of (footbridge) - Jauljibi (जौलजीबी), Uttarakhand, India and Jadani, Uku, Nepal.
• Near former location of (footbridge) - Jauljibi (जौलजीबी), Uttarakhand, India and Jadani, Uku, Nepal.

External Links:

• Facebook. Image of the bridge posted November 15, 2014: "People waiting at Nepal side to get fixed the temporary suspense bridge constructed by Nepalese people for Jauljibi Mela at Jauljibi, Uttrakhanda. India."
• Facebook. Image of the bridge posted December 9, 2014.

Notes:

• Near (footbridge) - Gawana Talla (गवाना तल्ला) and Kamargarh (कमार्गढ़), Uttarakhand, India.

External Links:

• Facebook. Image of the bridge. Posted September 7, 2014.
• Facebook. Image of the bridge. Posted May 9, 2014.

External Links:

• Facebook. Image of the bridge, posted 2019.
• Relax...Rejuvenate...Rejoice | Page 2 | India Travel Forum, BCMTouring - Day 4 - Dau to Jaitoli. Image captioned "Working away" with introduction "To reach Khati you need to cross a small bridge. I am very sure the water would have been freezing cold, and yet here were few women washing clothes in that." Also images captioned "The bridge to Dau" and "Remenants of what just happened."
• Saryu-Pindar Valley Village Walk 2nd To 8th Oct 2019

Notes:

• Likely completed in late 2016, but possibly in 2017.
• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Nakuri (नकुरी) and Athali (अथाली), Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Facebook. Images of construction of the bridge.

Notes:

• Near (suspension bridge) - Ghonti (घोंटी) and Gaujiyana (गौजियाना), Uttarakhand, India.

Notes:

• Likely completed in 2017, possibly early 2018.
• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Uttarkashi (उत्तरकाशी), Uttarakhand, India.
• Near (suspension bridge) - Uttarkashi (उत्तरकाशी), Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Google Maps. Image of the bridge. March 2019.

Notes:

• Completed in early 2018 but the bridge was passable and in use as of late 2017.

External Links:

• Facebook. Image of the bridge, posted 2019.
• Facebook. Image of the bridge, posted 2021.
• Facebook. Image of the bridge, posted 2021.
• Google Maps - "New suspension bridge.". Image of the bridge posted in October 2017 before final deck plates were installed.
• The Ascent of Baljuri. Image captioned "Crossing the suspension bridge after Khati - notice the floor is missing."

External Links:

• TSAF Kaflon Basics New Camp. Image of the bridge, May 2018.
• YouTube - Uttarkashi To Sangamchatti Road Trip. Video showing the bridge. Posted August 17, 2019.

Notes:

• Likely completed in 2018.
• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Jamak (जमक), Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

Notes:

• Next to Laknavaram - Laknavaram, Telangana, India.
• Next to Laknavaram - Laknavaram, Telangana, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

Notes:

• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Dungari (दंगारी), Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Instagram - Narayanbagar, Chamoli Garhwal. Image of the bridge, posted 2021.
• Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Initiative - Narayanbagar Bridge. Construction project details.

Notes:

• Built as part of the Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project in response to the devastating flood of June 2013.
• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Urgam (उरगाम), Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Facebook - Fun time Friends for Kalpeshwar Mahadev near bridge. Image of the bridge, posted 2019.
• Facebook - Kalpeshwar 14th October 21 uttarakhand. Image of the bridge, posted 2021.
• Facebook - Urgam valley suspension Bridge to Kalpeshwar. Image of the bridge, posted 2021.
• Twitter - Road To Kalpeshwer Mahadev , Urgam. Image of the bridge, posted 2019.
• Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project - Bridge at Kalpeshwar on Helang-Urgam-Kalkeshuar Bridle Road
• YouTube - Urgam Valley (Kalpeshwar Trek) Panch Kedar Uttarakhand - Uttarakhand Tourism. Video showing the bridge, posted 2020.

Notes:

• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Boragarh (बोरागढ़), Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Lingadi Village in Dewal Block, Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Image of the completed bridge.
• Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project - Bridge over Pinder river at Boraghar. Construction project details.
• Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project - Bridge over Pinder river at Boraghar. Image of the bridge nearing completion from gallery of construction images.

External Links:

• Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery - Jokhna Lagga Bura Bridge

Notes:

• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Ratura (रतुरा) and Kamera (कमेरा), Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Google Maps. Image of the bridge, January 2020.
• Google Maps. Image of the bridge, July 2020.
• Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Initiative - Ratura Suspension Bridge. Construction project details.

Notes:

• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Rekcha (रेग्चा), Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

Notes:

• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Arurhi Paruri (अरुर्ही परुरी) and Nayachutti, Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project - Bridge over Alaknanda river at Aarudi- Paturdi

Notes:

• Replaced Chepado - Doding Laga Chepadon (दोडिंग लागा चेपादों), Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Initiative - Chepado Bridge. Project construction details.
• Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Initiative - Chepado Bridge. Construction image gallery.

Notes:

• Likely completed in late 2019, maybe in 2020.
• Near former location of Phuktal - Zanskar, Kargil District, Ladakh, India.

External Links:

• Facebook. Image of the bridge, posted September 2021.
• Facebook. Image showing the bridge (in the background) under construction, posted July 2019.
• Facebook - New + old bridges leading to Phuktal Gompa!. Image of the bridge (in background), posted September 2019.
• Facebook - Side bridge and new bridge near Phugtal.. Image of the bridge, posted September 2019.
• Facebook - The Bridge on the way to Phuktar Monastery. Image of the bridge, posted August 2021.
• Google Maps - Phuktar Gompa. Image of the bridge, posted September 2021.

Notes:

• Likely completed in 2020, but maybe early 2021.

External Links:

• Facebook - Karnaprayag. Image showing part of the bridge, posted in 2020.

Notes:

• Likely completed in 2020.
• Near former location of (suspension bridge) - Zamdang, Purne vicinity and Char, Ladakh, India.

Notes:

• Near 2007 Pipal Dali (Peepal Daali, Pipaldali, Piplaldal) - Tehri Dam vicinity, Uttarakhand, India.
• Near 2007 Syansu (Shyansu, श्यांसू ब्रिज) - Syansu (स्यांसू) vicinity, Majholi (मझोली) and Bhald Gaon (भालड गांव), Uttarakhand, India.

Notes:

• Replaced a non-suspension bridge destroyed by flood in 2019.

Notes:

• Replaced (suspension bridge) - Raini Chak Lata (रैनी चाक लता), Uttarakhand, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Google Maps. Image of the bridge, October 2021.
• Google Maps. Image of the bridge, October 2021.

External Links:

• Twitter. Photos of the inauguration ceremony, posted April 30, 2022.

Notes:

• Completed in late 2021, inaugurated January 2, 2022.

External Links:

• Khammam: Lakaram cable bridge likely to be inaugurated in December
• Khammam: Lakaram suspension bridge to be ready in two months
• Khammam: Lakaram tank suspension bridge works near completion
• YouTube - Cable Bridge at Khammam ||Suspension Bridge at Lakaram Tank Bund
• YouTube - SUSPENSION FOOTOVER BRIDGE AT LAKARAM LAKE TANK BUND KHAMMAM DISTRICT

Notes:

• Replaced 1963 Maitra (Ramban, Bailey) - Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• Twitter. Video of construction progress, posted October 14, 2022.

Notes:

• Adjacent to a drooping simple suspension footbridge.
• Near 2002 Sangham (Sangam Bailey) - Komsing, Pangin vicinity and Boleng vicinity, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

External Links:

• Nugong Bridge in Arunachal to see light of day after 14 years | Northeast Live. Article about the bridge nearing completion, July 13, 2022.
• The Arunachal Times - Nugong Banggo Kebang slams PWD for opening bridge before completion. Article dated March 12, 2023, "The Nugong Banggo Kebang (NBK) has slammed the state PWD for opening the Nugong bridge over the Siang river at Kongsing in Siang district for public use before its completion and technical load testing. Members of the NBK recently inspected… the bolts and found that the nuts were loose. 'The cables are also under tension and require massive anchorage at both ends,' they said… The team said that the bridge is posing a great risk to commuters as it may collapse at any time."
• www.northeasttoday.in - Arunachal CM Launches Nugong Bridge In Siang District; Fulfilling Long-Pending Aspirations Of Citizens. Article about the bridge opening, December 7, 2022.

External Links:

• Suspension footbridge over Myntdu river inaugurated at Ialong - The Meghalayan. Article about the bridge's inaguration, published September 9, 2023.

External Links:

• X (Twitter). Images of the bridge, posted September 2, 2023.

Notes:

• Glass-decked tourist attraction.
• 2023: Unclear if the bridge is actually open for use yet, but construction has completed after many delays.

Notes:

• Completed in January 2024 to replace the suspension bridge destroyed by an October 2023 flood.
• Replaced Sangkalang (Sanklang) - Sangkalang, Mangan (मंगन), Sikkim, India.
• Next to Sangkalang (Saklang) - Sangkalang, Mangan (मंगन), Sikkim, India.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

Notes:

• At (or near) former location of Singtam - Singtam (सिंगतम) and Adarsh Gaon, Sikkim, India. The 2024 bridge replaced an arch bridge destroyed in an October 2023 flood. The arch bridge had replaced the older suspension bridge.
• All past and present bridges at this location.

External Links:

• YouTube - BRO Re-constructs Indrani Bridge to Link East and West Sikkim: A Triumph of Engineering & Resilience. Video covering the bridges inauguration. Posted August 11, 2024.

External Links:

• Facebook. Image of the bridge, posted April 2019.
• Facebook. Image of the bridge, posted April 2019.

External Links:

• Google Maps. Image of people on the bridge, posted 2018.
• Google Maps. Image of the bridge, posted 2018.

External Links:

• Bangapani's suspension bridge is in a dilapidated condition - amurajala.com. Article about the poor condition of the bridge. Dated January 19, 2016. Translated from the article: "The condition of the suspension bridge built on Gori in Bangapani has become very bad. The asphalt on the bridge has started falling apart. There are holes on the bridge at many places. The feet of pedestrians and animals are getting stuck in these holes…"
• Facebook. Image of the bridge after recent flooding. June 28, 2013.
• Google Maps. Image of three men posing on the bridge. October 2022.
• Google Maps - Bangapani Guest House. Image with the bridge visible. January 2022.

External Links:

• Facebook. Image of a person on the bridge. Posted May 12, 2015.
• Facebook. Image of the bridge. Posted December 2, 2015.

Notes:

• Southern approach appears to have been damaged by flooding around 2012.

External Links:

• Google Maps - Camp Nirvana. Image with bridge visible. May 2019.

External Links:

• Facebook. Image of the bridge. Posted June 16, 2018.
• Google Maps. Image of the bridge. Dated January 2021.

Notes:

• Cables and remnants of an earlier suspension appear to be adjacent to the current bridge.