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

(suspension bridge)

Sangkalang, Mangan (मंगन), Sikkim, India - Teesta River
Bridgemeister ID:8021 (added 2023-12-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Sangkalang, Mangan (मंगन), Sikkim, India
Crossing:Teesta River
Coordinates:27.509085 N 88.526522 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Destroyed, October, 2023
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 94.5 meters (310 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:

  • Facebook. Video showing construction of a temporary bamboo replacement bridge using the towers of the older suspension bridge. Posted October 12, 2023. "The locals in Sankalang, North Sikkim with the help of RDD Engineers undertook the remarkable task of constructing a cane bridge under perilous circumstances."
  • Facebook - Sang Sangkalang bridge collapsed. Image showing the larger, newer suspension bridge (metal towers) destroyed by floodwaters. A surviving tower from the adjacent, older suspension bridge is also visible. Posted October 4, 2023.
  • India Today NE - Sikkim: Construction of bamboo suspension foot bridge completed at Sangkalang. Article and photo of the completed temporary bamboo replacement bridge. October 13, 2023.

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