Day view of Anderson Bridge
Night View of Anderson Bridge taken from another direction.
Anderson bridge was opened in 1910. It was named after Sir John Anderson, the governor of the Straits Settlement from 1904-1911.
It comprises three steel arches with supporting steel ribs extending across them, two rusticate archways and a fluted pier at each end.
Anderson bridge is a typical 3-hinged arch bridge. The arches use a curved structure which provides a high resistance to bending force.
Today, Anderson Bridge continues to serve as a carriageway for the many vehicles travelling between Connaught Drive and Shenton Way(Source: http://www1.moe.edu.sg/learn@/singaporerivertrail/sec/G041_Dunman_Sec/bridges.htm)
10 comments:
Beautiful bridge with interesting history.
Hello Alice, I didn't know you were back from holidays, guess you had a great time, I hope to visit Korea one day, I love their beautiful dresses. I know this bridge in Singapore, very interesting reportage on Singapore bridges.
Hello Alice
This bridge take on much more beauty at night.. it seems to have changed for what the night time brings.. great compair post
Nice! I photographed this and the Cavenagh Bridge; and now I know all about them. Thank you.
Quite an interesting bridge with nice information provided by you about it.
I love the night shot of Anderon Bridge! What a great difference from the day shot! And of course your angles were different! Hee..hee
great contrast between the two pictures!
Thanks for all the nice comments. Please visit tomorrow for a nice and fun quiz. :)
both pictures are so beautiful! i particularly like the night one, the buildings in the background look intimidating to the little bridge!
The night picture is very nice.
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