Baily Bridge

Baily Bridge

dablink|This article is about a bridge in India. For the portable prefabricated bridge, see Bailey bridge.The Baily Bridge is the highest bridge in the world. This bridge is located in the Himalayan mountains, between the River Dras and River Suru, in the Ladakh Valley. It is 30 meters (98 ft) long, and is at an altitude of 5,602 meters (18,379 ft) above sea level. It was built in 1982 by the Indian Army.

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