Taksin Bridge
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The Taksin Bridge (Thai: สะพานสมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช, RTGS: Saphan Somdet Phrachao Taksin Maha Rat, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn sǒm.dèt pʰráʔ.t͡ɕâːw tàːk.sǐn mā.hǎː râːt]; usually abbreviated to simply สะพานตากสิน, [sā.pʰāːn tàːk.sǐn]), or commonly known as Sathon Bridge (สะพานสาทร, RTGS: Saphan Sathon, [sā.pʰāːn sǎː.tʰɔ̄ːn]) is a bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Taksin Bridge สะพานสมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช | |
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Coordinates | 13.718791°N 100.512543°E / 13.718791; 100.512543 |
Carries | 6 lanes of roadway, Bangkok Skytrain, pedestrians |
Crosses | Chao Phraya River |
Locale | Khlong San, Bang Rak, Sathon, Bangkok, Thailand |
Official name | King Taksin Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 1,791 m |
Longest span | 92 m |
Clearance below | 12 m |
History | |
Construction start | 1 February 1979 |
Construction end | 5 May 1982 |
Opened | 6 May 1982 |
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