List of bridges in Yemen
Appearance
Historical and architectural interest bridges
[edit]Name | Arabic | Distinction | Length | Type | Carries Crosses |
Opened | Location | Governorate | Ref. | ||
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1 | Shaharah Bridge | جسر شهارة | 20 m (66 ft) | Masonry 1 arch |
Footbridge |
17th century | Shaharah 16°11′11.0″N 43°42′23.5″E / 16.186389°N 43.706528°E |
'Amran | [S 1] [1] |
Major bridges
[edit]Name | Arabic | Span | Length | Type | Carries Crosses |
Opened | Location | Governorate | Ref. | ||
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1 | Bridge of the Horns proposed |
جسر القرن الإفريقي | 5,000 m (16,000 ft) | 28,500 m (93,500 ft) | Suspension | Rail-road bridge Bab-el-Mandeb |
Al Noor City 12°35′00″N 43°20′00″E / 12.58333°N 43.33333°E |
Taiz![]() |
[2] [3] |
References
[edit]- Nicolas Janberg. "International Database for Civil and Structural Engineering". Structurae.com.
- Others references
- ^ "جسر شهارة المعلق بين الجبال في اليمن يخلب لب السائحين". annabaa.org (in Arabic).
- ^ "The Bridge - Overview". alnoorcity.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-02.
- ^ "New bridge will link the Middle East with Africa". cowi.com.