A Bailey Bridge is constructed urgently over steep and challenging terrains. It's primarily used today for disaster relief and military purposes. Pre-fabricated parts are quickly transported to the construction site and assembled on location.
In India, the first Bailey Bridge built for non-military purposes was in Kerala. When the bridge over the Pamba River at Ranni in Pathanamthitta collapsed on November 8, 1996, a Bailey Bridge was built, which was used for about two years.
The first Bailey Bridge constructed by the army in Kerala was at Enathu in Adoor, Pathanamthitta district. This temporary bridge was built in April 2017 over the Kallada River on the MC Road, connecting the Pathanamthitta and Kollam districts, to alleviate travel difficulties after the Enathu bridge collapsed.
The first Bailey Bridge in India for civilian use was built over the Pamba River in Ranni, Pathanamthitta district. When the 36-year-old Ranni Bridge over the Pamba River collapsed, the army constructed a temporary Bailey Bridge. For the next two months, light vehicles crossed the river using this bridge. The army constructed the Bailey Bridge in Ranni on November 8, 1996. It is a special steel bridge built at high altitudes. The first military Bailey Bridge in India was built in Kashmir between the Dras and Suru rivers in Ladakh. It measured 30 meters (98 feet) in length and was situated at an elevation of 5,602 meters (18,379 feet) above sea level, constructed by the Indian Army.
The British designed such bridges during World War II. The British, Canadian, and American armies primarily use these bridges. The first Bailey Bridge was made in 1942 by British engineer Donald Bailey, hence the name Bailey Bridge. These bridges have many advantages. They do not require special equipment to build. Heavy machinery is not needed for assembly. The prefabricated parts made of wood and steel are lightweight and small, making it easy to transport them by truck. Since the parts are lightweight, they can be assembled by hand without the need for cranes. Despite this, they are very strong and can carry heavy tanks. In civil engineering, these bridges are used worldwide for various purposes. During construction work, they are used to create temporary pathways and bridges for light vehicles.
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