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Large-span bridges near South Sudan

South Sudan's major bridges include the historic Bailey-type Juba Nile Bridge and the modern arched steel Freedom Bridge over the White Nile.

Key Bridges and Their Types

Juba Nile Bridge

Constructed in 1974, this bridge consists of two adjacent 252-meter spans over the White Nile in Juba. It is a Bailey-type bridge, originally assembled from World War II-era modular components, making it a temporary yet durable military-style design adapted for civilian use. The bridge served as the only crossing over the Nile in South Sudan until 2022, playing a vital role in connecting communities, facilitating trade, and supporting transportation.

It underwent major repairs after a 2010 accident and was reopened in 2012, maintaining its function as a critical lifeline.

Freedom Bridge

Opened on May 19, 2022, the Freedom Bridge is South Sudan's first arched steel bridge over the Nile. The bridge spans 560 meters and represents a modern engineering achievement, funded and supervised by Japan through JICA. It is located a short distance upstream from the Juba Nile Bridge and provides a permanent, high-capacity crossing, enhancing transportation and economic activity.

The arched steel design allows for greater durability and load capacity compared to the older Bailey-type bridge. Significance of Bridge TypesBailey-type bridges like the Juba Nile Bridge are modular, prefabricated, and relatively quick to assemble, suitable for emergency or temporary crossings. Arched steel bridges like the Freedom Bridge provide long-term stability, higher load capacity, and aesthetic appeal, making them suitable for permanent infrastructure over major rivers.

Summary

South Sudan's large bridges primarily include Bailey-type modular bridges and modern arched steel bridges, with the Juba Nile Bridge and Freedom Bridge being the most notable examples. These bridges are crucial for connecting regions across the White Nile, supporting trade, transportation, and national development.

Large-span bridges near South Sudan

List of bridges in Sudan

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List of Bridges in South Sudan

The Juba Nile Bridge is composed of two adjacent 252 meter spans over the White Nile in Juba, South Sudan, on the Juba-Nimule Road, and until 2022 provided the only access over the River Nile to

List of bridges in Sudan

This table presents a non-exhaustive list of the road and railway bridges in Sudan with spans greater than 100 metres (328 ft) or total lengths longer than 500 metres (1,640 ft).

Juba Nile Bridge

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This table presents a non-exhaustive list of the road and railway bridges in Sudan with spans greater than 100 metres (328 ft) or total lengths longer than 500 metres (1,640 ft).

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This table presents a non-exhaustive list of the road and railway bridges in Sudan with spans greater than 100 metres (328 ft) or total lengths longer than 500 metres (1,640 ft).

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