Merdeka Bridge, Malaysia
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| Sungai Muda Bridge | |
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| Official name | Merdeka Bridge |
| Malay name | Jambatan Merdeka |
| Locale | Jalan Butterworth-Sungai Petani |
| Carries | Motor vehicles, Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Muda River |
| Longest span | -- |
| Total length | -- |
| Width | -- |
| Opening date | 1957 |
| Maintained by | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Kuala Muda and Seberang Perai |
| Design | tied arch bridge |
| Designer/clients | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) |
| Contractor/construction | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) |
Merdeka Bridge or Jambatan Merdeka is a major bridge in Malaysia. It is situated in Federal Route 1 at the Penang-Kedah Border on Muda River.
[edit] History
It was constructed between 1955 and 1957. The bridge was officially opened in 1957 when Malaya achieved its independence, hence its name.
[edit] Features
It is a concrete truss girder bridge.
