10 Famous Bridges in Indonesia
Jembatan Ampera By Badan Usaha Milik Negara (Badan Usaha Milik Negara) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Bridges connect one piece of land with another separated by a river or a valley. The shape and construction of a bridge is determined by the capacity required and the crossing length. Very important factor in choosing the type of construction or engineering for the brigde is the longest span between supports. Enviroment and social factors should also shape the final design.
Types of brigde engineering shown in the following brigdes are suspension bridge, cable stayed bridge, tied-arch bridge and reinforced concrete construction.
Here are 10 famous bridges in Indonesia:
1. Ampera Bridge
The 1.117 meter long Ampera Bridge in Palembang crosses the river Musi and is the fourth longest bridge in Indonesia. When a ship passes by, the center part of this bridge can be raised. It takes around 30 minutes to complete this routine. The view of this bridge with lights around the bridge is very beautiful during the night time. Alongside with its function as a transportation infrastructure Ampera Brigde is also a tourist spot. The Ampera Brigde is a suspension bridge.
2. Barelang Bridge
The Barelang Bridge in Batam or Habibie Bridge is the eight longest bridge in Indonesia. This bridge uses the stayed cable construction. The Barelang Bridge connects Batam Island, Galang Island, Galang Baru Island, Nipah Island, Tonton Island and Ripah Island.
3. Barito Bridge
The Barito Bridge in Banjarmasin connects the eastern coast of the Barito river in Alalak sub-district and the western coast of the river in Anjir Muara sub-district. This suspension bride is 1.082 meter long and crosses the Barito River and the Bakut Island. The Barito Bridge ensures the Trans Borneo access between Palangkaraya and Banjarmasin.
4. Kahayan Bridge
The 640 m long Kahayan Bridge crosses the Sungai Kahayan River and is 9 m wide, 12 spans of steel truss and a steel struss section with extra supporting steel arch. Kahayang Bridge connects Pahandut Seberang village with the city of Palangkaraya.
5. Kutai Kartanegara Bridge
Kutai Kartanegara Tenggarong Bridge or Mahakam II Bridge has the length of 710 meter. This bridge spans from Kecamatan Tenggarong and Kecamatan Tenggarong Seberang. The Kutai Kartanegara Bridge is a suspension bridge and the tenth longest bridge in Indonesia.
6. Mahakam Ulu Bridge
The Mahakam Ulu Bridge in Samarinda stands over Sungai Mahakam River and connects Sengkotek Samarinda Seberang village and Loa Buah Sungai Kunjang village. The 789 meter-long bridge has a central arch to span 200 m and reinforced concrete construction for the other parts.
7. Pasupati Bridge
The Pasupati Bridge in Bandung connects the eastern and northern part of Bandung and crosses the Cikapundung Valley with as a cable-stayed bridge. This stayed cable bridge is 2,8 km long and 30 - 60 meter wide, which will be the second longest bridge in Indonesia. It is expected that this bridge can reduce traffic congestion in Bandung city.
8. Rumpiang Bridge
Rumpiang bridge that spans across the Barito River has a length of 753 meters. Using arched steel frame for its construction, it connects city of Banjarmasin with Marabahan city. With this bridge means to cross the Barito river are not limited to boats.
9. Suramadu Bridge
Suramadu Bridge is a bridge between Surabaya with Madura Island over Madura Straits. At the widest span this bridge uses stayed cable construction. This part is connected by a transition section made of reinforced concrete to the elevated road. This bridge with a width of 30 m brigdes a total of 5,248 m and is the longest bridge in Indonesia. Suramadu Bridge is not only used for transportation but is also used as a tourist attraction. In the evening the bridge looks beautiful with the colorful lightings.
10. Tengku Agung Sultanah Latifah Bridge
Tengku Agung Sultanah Bridge or Siak Bridge is located in Siak Sri Indrapura. The bridge with the length of 1,196 meter and a width of 16.95 meter was built with cable stayed system which will last for 100 years. On top of the bridge there are two towers as high as 80 meter and has 2 elevators to go up to the top of the tower. Beyond a transportation infrastructure the bridge has become a tourist sport.
Not only to connect one landmass with another landmass, a bridge contributes to the economy of a region and often becomes a landmark and a tourist attraction.
