Netravati Bridge

Netravati Bridge is on NH 66 in Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India, built over Netravati River, which connects Mangalore city with its southern suburbs Thokottu, Ullal and Deralakatte. This bridge is also called Ullal Bridge as this bridge is located in the town called Ullal in Mangalore taluk.

Netravati Bridge
Coordinates12.8391°N 74.8601°E / 12.8391; 74.8601
Carries4 lanes of traffic, 2 way pedestrians
CrossesNetravati River
LocaleMangalore, Karnataka, India
Other name(s)Ullal Bridge
Characteristics
Total length804 metres (2,638 ft)
Height33.25 feet
Location

The total length of this bridge is 830 metres.[1]

This bridge is on the Karnataka - Kerala national highway NH 66. As part of the national highway it was 2 lane wide. When the roads were widened, the additional bridge was built parallel to old bridge and it was released to public on 20 March 2014.[2] The new bridge has a total of 24 pillars including 18 pillars amidst the water and 6 pillars alongside the river. The height of each pillar is 33.25 feet tall.

  • Netravati railway bridge serves as the gateway to Mangalore
    Netravati railway bridge serves as the gateway to Mangalore
  • Ullal Bridge Mangalore
    Ullal Bridge Mangalore

References
  1. "Netravati Bridge". in.geoview.info. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  2. "Mangalore: New Netravati bridge opens to traffic, temporarily". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
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