Suspension Bridges of Myanmar

This is a list of all 34 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Myanmar. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1996: Myaungmya

Myaungmya, Ayeyarwady, Myanmar - Ywe River
Bridgemeister ID:1022 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:1996
Name:Myaungmya
Location:Myaungmya, Ayeyarwady, Myanmar
Crossing:Ywe River
Coordinates:16.600241 N 94.946072 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Collapsed, April 1, 2018
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

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1997: Thanlyin

Tangyan (တန့်ယန်းမြို့နယ်), Shan State, Myanmar - Thanlyin River
Bridgemeister ID:1023 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:1997
Name:Thanlyin
Also Known As:Tarkawat
Location:Tangyan (တန့်ယန်းမြို့နယ်), Shan State, Myanmar
Crossing:Thanlyin River
Coordinates:22.518861 N 98.619306 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 180 meters (590.6 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Small vehicular bridge.

1998: Laputtar

Ka Nyin Kaing, Ayeyarwady, Myanmar - Pinlelay River
Bridgemeister ID:1024 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:1998
Name:Laputtar
Also Known As:Pinlelay
Location:Ka Nyin Kaing, Ayeyarwady, Myanmar
Crossing:Pinlelay River
Coordinates:16.396131 N 94.836384 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

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1999: Gyaing

Zar Ta Pyin (ဇာသပြင်) and Kalagon (ခရုံဂူ), Myanmar - Gyaing River
Bridgemeister ID:4666 (added 2020-06-19)
Year Completed:1999
Name:Gyaing
Location:Zar Ta Pyin (ဇာသပြင်) and Kalagon (ခရုံဂူ), Myanmar
Crossing:Gyaing River
Coordinates:16.563718 N 97.732273 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 460 meters (1,509.2 feet) estimated
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • 2024: A large, adjacent cable-stayed bridge is under construction.

External Links:


2002: Shwe Laung

Shwelaung, Myanmar
Bridgemeister ID:3213 (added 2019-11-10)
Year Completed:2002
Name:Shwe Laung
Location:Shwelaung, Myanmar
Coordinates:16.752990 N 95.307292 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

External Links:


2003: Wakema

Wakema, Myanmar - Wakema Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1026 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:2003
Name:Wakema
Location:Wakema, Myanmar
Crossing:Wakema Creek
Coordinates:16.608000 N 95.182418 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

2004: Myittha

Kalewa, Myanmar - Myittha River
Bridgemeister ID:1845 (added 2005-07-16)
Year Completed:2004
Name:Myittha
Also Known As:Myit Thar
Location:Kalewa, Myanmar
Crossing:Myittha River
Coordinates:23.196464 N 94.291296 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 183 meters (600.4 feet) estimated

External Links:


2007: Gamlai

Gamlai, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9298 (added 2025-06-21)
Year Completed:2007
Name:Gamlai
Location:Gamlai, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.538194 N 93.666111 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 97 meters (318.2 feet) estimated

External Links:

  • Google Maps. Video crossing the bridge. Dated February 2024.

(suspension bridge)

Hin Long, Myanmar - Shweli River
Bridgemeister ID:3352 (added 2019-12-14)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Hin Long, Myanmar
Crossing:Shweli River
Coordinates:23.812813 N 97.630343 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Collapsed, 2020
Main Span:1 x 133 meters (436.4 feet) estimated

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Hin Long, Myanmar - Shweli River
Bridgemeister ID:3353 (added 2019-12-14)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Hin Long, Myanmar
Crossing:Shweli River
Coordinates:23.814560 N 97.631653 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 152 meters (498.7 feet) estimated

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Hpakan, Myanmar - Uyu River
Bridgemeister ID:3762 (added 2020-02-29)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Hpakan, Myanmar
Crossing:Uyu River
Coordinates:25.610450 N 96.311487 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

  • August 10, 2020: Deck battered and damaged by floodwaters, unclear what condition the bridge is in post-flood.

(suspension bridge)

Kharjo Khar, Myanmar
Bridgemeister ID:3763 (added 2020-02-29)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Kharjo Khar, Myanmar
Coordinates:27.382631 N 97.533343 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)

(suspension bridge)

Kunlong, Myanmar - Thanlyin River
Bridgemeister ID:3741 (added 2020-02-15)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Kunlong, Myanmar
Crossing:Thanlyin River
Coordinates:23.410703 N 98.642249 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 160 meters (524.9 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Kyaukpyok, Kale and Hanthawaddy, Myanmar - Myittha River
Bridgemeister ID:9287 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Kyaukpyok, Kale and Hanthawaddy, Myanmar
Crossing:Myittha River
Coordinates:22.710417 N 94.116722 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Extant (last checked: 2025)
Main Span:1 x 180 meters (590.6 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Completed at some point in the 2017-2019 time frame.

(suspension bridge)

Kyaukpyok, Myanmar
Bridgemeister ID:6327 (added 2021-07-24)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Kyaukpyok, Myanmar
Coordinates:22.710455 N 94.116715 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 181.1 meters (594 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Completed at some point between late 2017 and late 2019.

(suspension bridge)

Lezang, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9288 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Lezang, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.460556 N 93.656500 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 92 meters (301.8 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:

  • Google Maps - Lezang Lei. Image of the newer suspension bridge with the other bridge visible to the right. Dated December 2023.
  • Google Maps - Lezang Lei. Image of the newer suspension bridge with the other bridge visible to the right. Dated December 2023.
  • Google Maps - Lezang Lei. Image showing repairs in progress on the newer bridge with the other bridge visible off to the right. Dated June 2024.

(suspension bridge)

Lezang, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9289 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Lezang, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.460361 N 93.656500 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 91 meters (298.6 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:

  • Google Maps - Lezang Lei. Image of the newer suspension bridge with the older bridge visible to the right. Dated December 2023.
  • Google Maps - Lezang Lei. Image of the newer suspension bridge with the older bridge visible to the right. Dated December 2023.
  • Google Maps - Lezang Lei. Image showing repairs in progress on the newer bridge with the older bridge visible off to the right. Dated June 2024.

(suspension bridge)

Lungrang, Myanmar
Bridgemeister ID:5749 (added 2021-04-04)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Lungrang, Myanmar
Coordinates:22.217919 N 93.612621 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Span:1

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Lungrang, Myanmar
Bridgemeister ID:5750 (added 2021-04-04)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Lungrang, Myanmar
Coordinates:22.218424 N 93.612465 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Span:1

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Lunmual and Saizang, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9283 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Lunmual and Saizang, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.311500 N 93.617139 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 114 meters (374 feet) estimated

External Links:


(suspension bridge)

Nawngpu-Awng, Myanmar - Uyu River
Bridgemeister ID:3835 (added 2020-03-05)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Nawngpu-Awng, Myanmar
Crossing:Uyu River
Coordinates:24.826843 N 95.064859 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)
Main Span:1

(suspension bridge)

Pakzang and Mualbem, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9280 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Pakzang and Mualbem, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.226889 N 93.633194 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Extant (last checked: 2023)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 105 meters (344.5 feet) estimated

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Pakzang and Mualbem, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9281 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Pakzang and Mualbem, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.227833 N 93.631972 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2023)
Main Span:1 x 100 meters (328.1 feet) estimated

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Pakzang and Mualbem, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9282 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Pakzang and Mualbem, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.224944 N 93.634755 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Removed, c. 2014-2015
Main Span:1

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Tuithang and Lailo, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9284 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Tuithang and Lailo, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.425944 N 93.620278 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Extant (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 100 meters (328.1 feet) estimated

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Tuithang and Lailo, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9285 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Tuithang and Lailo, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.426139 N 93.620250 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Removed, c. 2019-2022
Main Span:1 x 97 meters (318.2 feet) estimated

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Tuithang and Tuilangh, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9286 (added 2025-06-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Tuithang and Tuilangh, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.449389 N 93.625000 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2023)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 104 meters (341.2 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Completed at some point in the 2016-2018 time frame.

Anlangh

Anlangh, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9296 (added 2025-06-21)
Name:Anlangh
Location:Anlangh, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.517833 N 93.670417 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 84 meters (275.6 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:


Anlangh

Anlangh, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:9297 (added 2025-06-21)
Name:Anlangh
Location:Anlangh, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.517972 N 93.670528 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced, c. 2019-2022
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 93 meters (305.1 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:


Man Suang

Lamzang, Tedim vicinity and Laaitui, Myanmar - Manipur River
Bridgemeister ID:3644 (added 2020-01-25)
Name:Man Suang
Location:Lamzang, Tedim vicinity and Laaitui, Myanmar
Crossing:Manipur River
Coordinates:23.365560 N 93.614529 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Wrecked, c. 2024
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 108 meters (354.3 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Adjacent replacement possibly under construction, early 2020s.

External Links:

  • Google Maps. Image of the bridge. Dated November 2018.
  • Google Maps. Image of the bridge. Dated November 2018.
  • Google Maps. Image of the bridge with wrecked deck. Dated June 2024.

Mulashidi

Mulashidi, Myanmar - Meulah Lol
Bridgemeister ID:3358 (added 2019-12-15)
Name:Mulashidi
Location:Mulashidi, Myanmar
Crossing:Meulah Lol
Coordinates:27.254383 N 97.424140 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Pathein

Pathein, Ayeyarwady, Myanmar - Pathein River
Bridgemeister ID:3139 (added 2019-11-02)
Name:Pathein
Location:Pathein, Ayeyarwady, Myanmar
Crossing:Pathein River
Coordinates:16.824393 N 94.732672 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Ramaung

Minbya Township, Myanmar - Lay Myo River
Bridgemeister ID:3637 (added 2020-01-12)
Name:Ramaung
Location:Minbya Township, Myanmar
Crossing:Lay Myo River
Coordinates:20.399619 N 93.325441 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Twantay

Payagi, Yangon vicinity, Myanmar - Twante Canal
Bridgemeister ID:4576 (added 2020-06-04)
Name:Twantay
Also Known As:Twante
Location:Payagi, Yangon vicinity, Myanmar
Crossing:Twante Canal
Coordinates:16.731473 N 96.024538 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (three or more lanes)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 256 meters (839.9 feet) estimated

External Links:


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