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Sabha Khola Bridge South Asia

Steel Truss Bridge across the Sabha Khola River, Nepal

The Sabha Khola bridge is a 120 m span vehicle bridge that provides

essential all-weather access to the Arun 3 hydroelectric project site

and enables disaster relief agencies to cross the river in the event of

earthquakes or other disasters.


We designed, fabricated and shipped the steel for this bridge from our

works in Christchurch, Dorset.


Previously, the crossing of this seasonal river was only fordable by

vehicles and pedestrians for approximately six months of the year. By

taking advantage of the low level of the river during these six months

we were able to build the bridge in situ using trestles.


From the moment they started work on the foundation to bridge

completion it took 12 months. Local contractors were used for the

construction, helping to provide jobs for local people, and were aided

by one of our overseas site advisors.


This new bridge has improved the infrastructure at the hydroelectric

power plant and will allow them to address a capacity shortfall in

electric power generation.


Ref: 117558



REIDsteel Elements
Structural Design & Detailing .
Primary Steel .
Fabrication .
Packing & Shipping .
Installation Supervision .
Gary Christian • May 8, 2012
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