Merdeka Bridge, Malaysia

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Sungai Muda Bridge
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.