Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Bridges and Constructions

Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Bridges and Constructions

This listing is not complete.

1858-59 Report

The following is recorded in “Railways in India for the year 1858-59” for the ‘Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway - Physical Difficulties’ ^[1].

“The country through which the line passes is low and crossed by several wide and rapid rivers; and at certain seasons is inundated to a great extent. The crossing of these rivers, and the provision of waterway for the floods, have been the principal impediments to the progress of the works. The aggregate of bridge work amounts to nearly 6 miles. The bridges are designed by Lieut-Col J.P.Kennedy and consist of wrought-iron girders of 60 feet span, supported by cast-iron screw piles, connected by strong diagonal and horizontal bracing.The piers and abutments are constructed for a double roadway, but girders for one line only have been laid down.”
- Footnote “The constituent parts, both of girders and piers, are respectively similar throughout, with a view to facilitate their erection on reaching India, so that each portion of bridgework sent from England fits with all that may have preceded it or may follow it, and therefore can be brought into use together for bridging any river whatever. About two-thirds of the bridge materials have been furnished, and the remainder is in the course of construction”

‘Taptee Bridge’ near Surat . “This bridge over the Taptee is 2003 feet in length and will have thirty-two openings of 60 feet each”
’Nerbudda Bridge’ near Broach . “This bridge over the Nerbudda is 3750 feet in length and will have sixty openings of 60 feetr each”