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The bridge, about 80 km from Jammu, spans a total length of 725.5 meters and features a main pylon standing at 193 meters above its foundation, towering 331 meters above the riverbed.

About Anji Khad Bridge

• It is the smaller of the two main bridges on the line with a central cable span of 290 met The largest – across the Chenab River – will be the tallest arch railway bridge ever built at 321 metres.
• Located in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, it is part of the Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.
• It will connect Katra and Reasi and enhance connectivity between the Jammu region and the Kashmir Valley. It is built over the Anji River, a tributary of the Chenab River.
• Built in the challenging Himalayan terrain, the bridge overcame difficult geological conditions, including seismic activity and fragile rock formations.
• Indian Railways collaborated with IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi for detailed site-specific surveys aimed at ensuring stability and safety of the bridge.

Features:

• The bridge consists of four key parts: a 120-meter approach viaduct on the Reasi side, a 38-meter approach bridge on the Katra side, a 473.25-meter cable-stayed segment spanning the valley, and a 94.25-meter central embankment connecting the main structure to the viaduct.
• The construction of the bridge included 96 cables ranging in length from 82 to 295 meters. A hybrid foundation was used to stabilize the slopes supporting the main pylon.
• Advanced construction methods, including DOKA Jump formwork and pump concreting, have increased efficiency and safety.
• It will facilitate the running of trains at speeds of up to 100 km/h.

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Anji Khad Bridge 

Source:

Financial Express