Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)

The first suspension bridge of Iran

Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
  • Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)
About: Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz (White Bridge)

Pol-e Sefid of Ahwaz is the fourth cantilever bridge of the world and the first cantilever bridge of Iran and is one of the eight bridges established on Karun River in Ahwaz city and it connects two parts of this city together. Pol-e Sefid is one of Ahwaz landmarks. This bridge was established in 1936 on Karun River by a German Engineer and a Sweden company. This bridge has two 12 and 20 meter concrete arches. This relic was registered in November 17th, 1999 with the registration number of 2493 as one of Iran’s national relics.

General Specifications
Name
Pol-e Sefid (White Bridge) of Ahvaz
Date of construction
First Pahlavi
Architect
Swedish Company and German Engineers
Height
13 meters
Length
501,20 meters
Type of use
Passage for Vehicles and Passer-bys over Karun River
Special features
The first suspension bridge of Iran
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring
Nearest attractions
Karun River, Island Park
Access route
Address
Khuzestan, Ahvaz, Between Shohada Square and Palestine Street (Post office)
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Parking
Residence
Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Buffet
Network coverage
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