White Bridge of Ahwaz
Karun River divides Ahvaz into east and west, connected by bridges. The White Bridge, Iran’s first suspension bridge, is a local attraction known as the curved bridge.
History
The Ahvaz White Bridge construction started in 1935, and it was opened in 1936. However, in 2009, the Ahvaz Municipality Beautification Organization planned to restore the suspension bridge due to its 50 years of useful life. The restoration included welding of joints and worn parts, concrete pouring, floor construction, sandblasting, fence construction, and bridge painting.
Bridge architecture
The Ahvaz white bridge is a 20,501-meter-long metal structure with a concrete base. It has a width of 8.9 meters, a height of 13 meters, two concrete arches, two sidewalks, and several openings of varying lengths. The bridge’s parts are connected with bolts and nuts.
