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Laos Bridge Frame Inventory

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Laos has a documented inventory of 9 suspension bridges and numerous major road and railway bridges, with ongoing upgrades and construction projects enhancing connectivity.

Suspension Bridges

According to Bridgemeister, Laos has 9 suspension bridges, primarily located in the Vang Vieng area of Vientiane Province. These include both pedestrian footbridges and vehicular suspension bridges, with some completed between 2004–2014 and others in 2019–2020. Specific bridges include the Namsong Blue Suspension Bridge and several unnamed footbridges and suspension bridges near Namsong and Vang Vieng.

Span lengths and completion years are sometimes estimated based on satellite imagery, and additional information or photos can be contributed to the inventory by contacting the database curator.

Major Road and Railway Bridges

Laos also has a number of road and railway bridges with significant spans. Wikipedia lists bridges with spans over 100 meters or total lengths exceeding 1,000 meters, including the Thai–Lao Friendship Bridges (First through Fifth), Pakse Bridge, and the Bannahan Mekong River Bridge. These bridges are critical for regional connectivity, linking Laos with Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Bridge Upgrades and Construction

The Department of Roads in Laos has conducted detailed design and upgrading of 14 bridges along National Road 13 South, which is the main north-south corridor connecting China to Cambodia. These upgrades include widening, strengthening, and safety improvements to mitigate traffic risks and blackspots. Field investigations, topographical surveys, hydrological studies, and subsurface soil investigations were conducted to determine span arrangements, total lengths, and bridge types.

Market and Development Outlook

The Laos bridge construction market is actively monitored, with reports highlighting emerging trends, growth drivers, and revenue forecasts. This includes identifying high-demand regions, potential export opportunities, and strategic planning for infrastructure expansion from 2025 to 2031. Overall, Laos maintains a comprehensive bridge inventory spanning suspension bridges, major road and railway bridges, and ongoing construction projects, reflecting the country's focus on improving domestic and regional transport infrastructure.

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Laos Bridge Frame Inventory

Bridgemeister

Suspension Bridges of Laos This is a list of all 18 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Laos. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the

List of bridges in Laos

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Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge

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First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge

The First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is a bridge over the Mekong, connecting Nong Khai Province and the city of Nong Khai in Thailand with Vientiane Prefecture in Laos.

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