1. Presentation on Bogibeel
Rail cum Road Bridge
Project
Made By – Anurag Swain (202110105110702)
Gaurav Yadav (202110105110701)
Tej Pratap Chauhan (202110105110708)
B.Tech CE 3rd Year
2. About the Company
and its Designer.
Company Name – HCC (Hindustan
Construction Company) and
Gammon India
Designer Name - RITES
Headquarters of the Company -
Hincon House, Vikhroli (West)
Mumbai, India – 400083
3. Introduction
of the Bridge
• The Bogibeel Rail cum Road
Bridge is a combined bridge
across the Brahmaputra River in
the northeastern state of Assam,
India.
• It connects the Dibrugarh and
Dhemaji districts of Assam and is
the longest rail-cum-road bridge
in India.
• The estimated cost of the Bogibeel
Rail cum Road Bridge was around
Rs. 5,900 crore.
4. About the
Bridge
• The construction of the bridge
started in 2002 and was
completed in 2018.
• The foundation stone for the
project was laid by then Prime
Minister of India Atal Bihari
Vajpayee in 2002.
• It was inaugurated and opened
for public use by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi in 2018.
5. Characteristics of
the Bridge
• The Bogibeel Bridge is 4.94 km long and
has a width of 33 meters.
• It has two railway tracks and a three-
lane road on either side.
• The Bridge is based on Truss Bridge
Design.
• Material Used in the bridge are Steel and
Concrete.
• Longest Span of Bridge is 125m (410 ft).
• Total numbers of span in the bridge is 41.
6. Significance
of It
• The bridge is significant for
improving connectivity
between the north and south
banks of the Brahmaputra
River, which is otherwise a
major barrier for
transportation in the region.
• It is expected to boost
economic growth and
development in the region.
7. Engineering
Feats
• The bridge is designed to withstand
earthquakes of magnitudes up to 7 on
the Richter scale and high wind speeds
of up to 266 km/h.
• It is supported by 42 pillars, each 60
meters high and weighing around
2,000 tonnes.
8. Environmental
Impact
• The construction of the bridge has
had an impact on the environment,
including the displacement of several
communities and loss of forests and
biodiversity.
• Steps have been taken to mitigate
the impact, including the planting of
over 2 lakh trees in the area.
9. Connectivity the Bridge Provided
The bridge connects
the towns of Dibrugarh
and Dhemaji, and also
connects Assam with
Arunachal Pradesh.
It reduces travel time
between these regions
by several hours and
provides an alternative
to ferry services.
10. Economic Impact
The bridge is expected to
boost economic activity in
the region, particularly in
sectors such as agriculture,
tourism, and industry.
It is also expected to
increase employment
opportunities and facilitate
trade and commerce.
11. Railway Connectivity
The bridge is an important part
of the railway network in the
region and has been
instrumental in improving rail
connectivity between the north
and south banks of the
Brahmaputra River.
It also provides a direct rail link
between the states of Assam
and Arunachal Pradesh.
12. Road Connectivity
The bridge has a three-lane
road on either side, which
has improved road
connectivity between
Dibrugarh and Dhemaji
districts.
It also provides an
alternative to the National
Highway 15, which is prone
to flooding during the
monsoon season.
13. Tourist Attraction
The bridge has become a
popular tourist attraction in the
region, with tourists visiting to
see the engineering marvel and
to enjoy the scenic views of the
Brahmaputra River.
It has also led to the
development of tourism
infrastructure in the area.
14. Conclusion
The Bogibeel Rail cum Road
Bridge is a significant
infrastructure project that has
improved connectivity and
provided a boost to economic
growth and development in the
region.
It stands as a testament to the
engineering capabilities of India
and has become a symbol
of national pride.
