Rumpiang Bridge in Indonesia (WBI Indonesia)
Facts and Figures:
Place/Country: Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Completion: 2006
Project type: Arch Bridge
Client: PT. Nindya Karya (Persero)
Description:
The central span of the Rumpiang Bridge is a curved lattice bridge with a weight of about 1,100 tons of steel. It was designed by the WBI development team and produced in the WBI workshop.
The total length of the bridge is 753 m. The 200 m medium span was designed and manufactured by WBI.
The bridge in the Barito Kuala district crosses the Barito River, which is several hundred meters wide at this point. The 890 km long Barito rises in the Muller Mountains and flows into the Javasee. The Rumpiang Bridge connects the city of Banjarmasin with the city of Maraban. Previously, this mighty river had to be crossed by ferry.
The Rumpiang Bridge was completed by WBI in 2006 and was subsequently inaugurated by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on 25 April 2008.
The Rumpiang Bridge is more than just a landmark, but an inspiration and a pride for the people of Barito Kuala. People proudly wear hats, t-shirts and drink from mugs printed with pictures of their beloved bridge. In houses you can find photos of the Rumpiang bridge at the Kaminsims. ,
Since the day of completion, the bridge has been a meeting place for people of all ages who spend their time here every evening and on Sundays. Driving traders sell drinks and snacks, people play guitar and spend their typical leisure in Barito Kuala.
The design and manufacture of the Rumpiang Bridge was a major challenge for Waagner Biro Indonesia. What we are especially proud of is that the people of the area have accepted this bridge with full heart and can not imagine a life without this bridge.
Rumpiang Bridge is a lattice girder arch bridge which opened in 2008, connecting the cities of Banjarmasin and Maraban. Its 200m central span was designed, manufactured and built by Waagner-Biro Indonesia.
For more information, please refer to https://www.waagnerbiro-bridgesystems.com/references/rumpiang-bridge-south-kalimantan.