This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

Phidang

Phidang and Dikchu (दिक्चू), Sikkim, India - Teesta River
Bridgemeister ID:6232 (added 2021-07-17)
Name:Phidang
Location:Phidang and Dikchu (दिक्चू), Sikkim, India
Crossing:Teesta River
Coordinates:27.411613 N 88.515914 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Destroyed, October 2023
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

  • Facebook. Video showing the destruction at Phidang (Phedang). "Major damages at Phedang village,entrance of Dzongu. 4 houses along with motor vehicles and Both bridges has been washed away." Posted October 3, 2023.
  • Facebook. Posted October 8, 2023. Image of local officials surveying the flood damage. The west abutment of the destroyed truss bridge and the west anchorage block of the destroyed suspension bridge are visible.

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Patrick S. O'Donnell contributed to the information and/or images for this bridge.

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