C. H. Mitchell Bridge
C. H. Mitchell Bridge | |
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The C. H. Mitchell bridge over the Mtamvuna River | |
| Coordinates | 31°04′31″S 30°11′33″E / 31.07528°S 30.19250°E |
| Carries | Provincial Route 61 |
| Crosses | Mtamvuna River |
| Locale | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Other name(s) | Mtamvuna Bridge Wild Coast KZN Eastern Cape Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 210 metres (690 ft) |
| Height | 35 metres (115 ft) |
| No. of spans | 206 metres (676 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1966 |
| Location | |
The C. H. Mitchell bridge, also known as the Mtamvuna bridge, is the second longest single span bridge in South Africa. The bridge's deck is suspended by a pair of cable hangers systems, which are supported by a cross-braced double steel arch. It is 206 metres (676 ft) in length and the highest point on its arch is 35 metres (115 ft) above the roadway.
The bridge is located south of Port Edward and spans the Mtamvuna River. It connects KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape and is one of the largest truss arch bridges in South Africa. It is located on the R61 Route (future N2 Wild Coast Toll Route).