Howrah Bridge
CountryIndia
Year Built1943
Total Length705 m
TypeCantilever
About Howrah Bridge
The busiest cantilever bridge in the world. Carries 100,000+ vehicles and 150,000+ pedestrians daily. No bolts, nuts, or rivets - entirely welded. A symbol of Kolkata. Originally named the New Howrah Bridge.
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