CABLE-STAYED
KÖMÜRHAN BRIDGE

Kömürhan Bridge, located on the Malatya-Elazig State Road over the Karakaya Dam Lake, is 660 meters long.

The pylon height is 168.5 meters, the bridge cross-section is 24.5 meters, and it is steel orthotropic. There are 42 cables, and the middle span is 380 meters.

International Recognition & Awards


IRF Global Road Achievement Awards Winner

Construction Methodology Category - 2024

The world's 4th longest single-pylon cable-stayed bridge,

featuring a main span of 380 meters.

İnşaat

Cable-Stayed Kömürhan Bridge
Technical Information

Construction Methodology


- A total of 7,250,000 vehicle crossings have been recorded. (05.2023)

- The steel segments were pre-manufactured and transported to the site using specialized trailers.

- It has played a vital role as a training ground for technical universities.

- A total of 200 staff members were employed.

- The quantity of structural steel that comprises the Kümürhan Bridge is remarkable, matching that of the iconic Eiffel Tower.

- The Kömürhan Bridge is a vital transit hub connecting 16 cities in Eastern Anatolia, fostering regional development and enhancing accessibility.

- All aspects of design, construction, and control have been managed by Turkish engineers and workers.

Heavy-Lifting

Heavy-Lifting

Twenty-five massive steel segments, each weighing 250 tons, were expertly lifted over the reservoir using heavy-lifting equipment and installed with precision.

h:168,5 m.

h:168,5 m.

The pylon, standing 168.5 meters tall, was constructed on an 800 m² area. It features two caissons, each with a diameter of 15 meters and a depth of 22.5 meters.

Double-Tunnel

Double-Tunnel

The project features a double-tube tunnel that is 2,400 meters long.

Steel Cables

Steel Cables

The bridge is designed with 42 tensioned cables that connect to the pylon, totaling a length of 850.000 meters.