Howrah Bridge an Icon of the Industrial Revolution in India
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The Howrah Bridge also called Rabindra Setu spans the India's West Bengal has the Hooghly River. and connecting the two separate places of Kolkata and Howrah. It is a lasting example of human creativity. Let's explore its intriguing cultural importance and historical design.
Construction and Design:
- In 1943, a pontoon bridge at the same location was replaced by the Howrah Bridge.
- Originally named the New Howrah Bridge it was designed by M/s. Rendel Palmer and Tritton and constructed by the Braithwaite Burn & Jessop Construction Company.
- Key specifications
- Complete length: 2,313 feet/705 meters.
- Breadth: 71 feet, with two 15-foot pathways either side.
Height: 82 meters. - Longest span: 1,500 feet.
- Clearance above: 5.8 meters.
- Clearance below: 8.8 meters.
- The bridge combines elements of suspension type and truss arch design making it one of the longest cantilever bridges globally.
- It resists nuts and bolts and remains upright like a balanced steel bridge. Rather the entire building was fastened together using rivets.
When building it an incredible 26,500 tons of steel were utilized.
Of these 23,000 tons were made up of Tiscrom a high-tensile alloy steel that was provided by Tata Steel12..png)
Renaming and Cultural Significance
After Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore the first Asian and Indian Nobel winner it was called Rabindra Setu on June 14, 1965.
- In spite of the formal renaming, it remains popularly known as the Howrah Bridge.
- The bridge symbolizes Kolkata’s rich heritage and serves as a timeless an iconic image of the city.
It is one of four bridges spanning the Hooghly River alongside Vivekananda Setu Vidyasagar Setu and the comparatively recent Nivedita Setu. - The Howrah Bridge carries a daily traffic of approximately 100,000 vehicles and possibly more than 150,000 pedestrians making it the busiest cantilever bridge in the world.
- When it was built it was the third longest cantilever bridge in the world as of right now it is the sixth longest in the world.
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Legacy: The Howrah Bridge is a lasting example of the engineering brilliance of India and the role played by Tata Steel.
It started serving as a lifeline between two busy cities more than 75 years ago, and its length of silver steel still arouses wonder and respect.
View of a Ferry with Rabindra Setu
- The Howrah Bridge mirrors India's journey from freedom, economic growth, and cultural resilience in addition to spanning the river.
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