Jambatan Chan Koon Cheng - 1908 - Melaka, Malaysia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Riblit
N 02° 11.775 E 102° 15.034
48N E 194162 N 243034
A relatively new bridge in this old city.
Waymark Code: WMAH76
Location: Malaysia
Date Posted: 01/15/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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Jambatan Chan Koon Cheng

The bridge was built in 1908. Drawings of the area in the 1830s show the river was originally spanned by drawbridges to allow the sailing ships to proceed upstream.

Looking upstram

Looking Upstream

Information about the bridge is scarce, I do know it was upgraded in 2008, along with the other 7 bridges that cross the river.

Looking downstream

Looking Downstream.

The bridge carries Jalan Kampung Pantai across the river and facilitates access to Kampung Pantai in Chinatown from the city centre.

The church of St Francis Xavier seen in this photo has developed a lean over the years as the foundations are slowly sinking.

 

 

Chan Koon Cheng Bridge
1908

W. Evans President

Municipal Commissioners

H. Lupton

President Municipal Engineer.

Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1908

Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Sungai Melaka

Parking (safe parking location): N 02° 11.740 E 102° 15.036

Website (if available): Not listed

Date stone, plaque location.: Not listed
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