Penang Bridge

Ideas & initiated by the late Tun Abdul Razak, the 2nd Prime Minister of Malaysia in 1960s

The Bridge was planned during the term of 3rd Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn in 1970s.

Built during the 4th Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in the 1980s and finally opened to traffic in 14 Sept. 1985.

Year Built : 1982

Year Completed : 1985

Project Duration : 3¾ Years

Bridge Design Name : Cable Stay Concrete Girder

Main Contractor : Hyundai Engineering & Construction. Co. Ltd, Korea

Consulting Engineer : Howard Needles & Tammen,
Bergendoff Intl. Inc. SA/JK(SEA)

Length
Overall : 13.5 km (8.4 miles)
Over Water : 8.4 km (5.2 miles)

Viaduct & Approach
Penang Island: 1.5 km (1 miles)
Prai: 3.6 km (2.2 miles)
Carriageway: 4 lanes (6 in future)

Height
Tower Above Water: 101.5 m
Bridge Above Wate : 33 m

Span
Main Span :225 Meters
End Span : 107.5 Meters
Other Span : 40 Meters

Total Width
Dual Lanes : 18.25 m
Three Lanes : 25.75 m
Lane Width : 3.75 m

Design
Median Barrier : 1.25 m
Edge Barrier : 1.0 m
Design Speed : 80 km/hr
Maximum Gradient : 3.0%

Land Reclamation
Main Land : 250 Acre
Penang Island : 100 Acre

Link :: http://www.penangbridge.com.my/aboutpbsb.php