Which Is the Oldest Still-Operational Bridge in India?

Which bridge in India has stood the test of time and still carries daily traffic? Discover the fascinating story of the country’s oldest operational bridge with SpotGenie Facts.

🧠 Did You Know?

India’s oldest still-operational bridge is the Loha Pul (Old Yamuna Bridge) in Delhi, which was opened to traffic in 1866 — over 150 years ago!

Also known as the Old Railway Bridge, it spans the Yamuna River and continues to carry both rail and road traffic daily, despite being constructed in the British colonial era.

🏗️ Loha Pul – A Legacy in Iron

• Built by the East India Railway Company.
• Originally served as a single-lane bridge for railway traffic.
• Later adapted to include a road deck above the railway line, creating a double-decker design.
• Connects Old Delhi Railway Station with eastern parts of the capital.

This bridge is a living piece of engineering history — a British-era marvel that has survived wars, floods, independence, and modernization.

🛤️ Why Is It Still Operational?

• Regular structural reinforcement and inspections.
• Extremely strategic location near major transport hubs.
• Serves as a backup route during railway congestion or bridge repairs nearby.
• Symbolic heritage value — too historic to retire, too important to abandon.

🧞‍♂️ SpotGenie:

Just like Loha Pul has stood tall and functional for over a century, SpotGenie’s mission is durability in safety and connectivity.

When your vehicle is parked near a narrow bridge or heritage structure, even small disruptions can create big risks.
With a SpotGenie tag, anyone can notify you instantly if your parked vehicle needs to be moved — keeping traffic flowing and history preserved.

✔️ Respect the old
✔️ Protect the flow
✔️ Stay reachable with SpotGenie

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