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Cầu Long Kiểng (Long Kieng Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Lê Văn Lương (HL34) Over Long Kiểng Canal (Rạch Long Kiểng) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 345 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built By: Unknown

This narrow riveted pony truss bridge carries an enormous amount of motorbike traffic!

Cầu Rạch Tôm (Tôm Canal Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.1 Miles (1.7 Kilometers)

Lê Văn Lương (HL34) Over Tôm Canal (Rạch Tôm) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This narrow riveted pony truss bridge was one of several on this road.

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Cầu Rạch Đỉa 1 (Rach Dia Bridge 1)
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.2 Miles (3.6 Kilometers)

Lê Văn Lương (HL-34) Over Rạch Đỉa in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 400 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

This is one of several riveted pony truss bridges found on this road that leads through the southern part of the city.

Cầu Tân Thuận (Tan Thuan Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.9 Kilometers)

Nguyễn Tất Thành and Huỳnh Tấn Phát Over Te Channel (Kênh Tẻ) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete 15 Panel Tied Bowstring Through Truss,

Length: 675 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its variety of spans and unusual design, and is also a very graceful and attractive bridge.

Cầu Mống (Mong Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Ben Nghe Canal (Rạch Bến Nghé) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal Hingeless Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1894 By: Société de construction de Levallois-Perret of Paris, France

One of the oldest and most significant historic bridges in Vietnam, this beautiful bridge is also noted for its span length.

Cầu Vạn Nguyên (Van Nguyen Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Lo Gom Canal (Kênh Lò Gốm) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is a unique footbridge with a tall stairway providing a high clearance for boats.

Cầu Rạch Cát (Rach Cat Bridge) 2
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8.1 Kilometers)

Đường Rạch Cát Over Lo Gom Canal (Kênh Lò Gốm) and Mễ Cốc in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 235 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This riveted pony truss bridge has steeply inclined end spans.

Cầu Rạch Cát (Rach Cat Bridge) 1
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8.1 Kilometers)

Trương Đình Hội Over Lo Gom Canal (Kênh Lò Gốm) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal Single-Truss, Single-Story Bailey Pony Truss, Fixed

Built By: Unknown

This is not a particularly old style of Bailey truss bridge, but it is unusual for its curved arrangement.

Cầu Ông Cậy (Ong Cay Bridge)
Cầu Tình Yêu (Love Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Rạch Ông Cậy (Ong Cay Canal) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is a very old bridge, likely from the French period, and after being abandoned and threatened with demolition, it has been beautifully rehabilitated for pedestrian use as part of a new riverfront park.

Cầu kênh Nhiêu Lộc - Thị Nghè (Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Sài Gòn - Nha Trang Railway) Over Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal (kênh Nhiêu Lộc - Thị Nghè) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a rare surviving example of a riveted truss bridge on the main railway that runs through Vietnam.

Cầu đường ray Rạch Lăng (Lăng Canal Railway Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Sài Gòn - Nha Trang Railway) Over Lăng Canal (Rạch Lăng) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 190 ft.

Built By: Unknown

This is the only known surviving riveted plate girder bridge in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Cầu Bình Lợi (Binh Loi Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Saigon Railway) Over Saigon River (Sông Sài Gòn) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss,

Length: 910 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Société de construction de Levallois-Perret of Paris, France

This bridge is noted for its variety of spans including what may be the only swing truss span in the country.

Cầu Gò Dưa (Go Dua Canal Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.5 Kilometers)

Pipeline Over Go Dua Canal (rạch Gò Dưa) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 110 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Assumed to be the former highway bridge at this location, this rare concrete through arch bridge today carries large pipelines.

Cầu Gò Dưa (Go Dua Canal Bridge)
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Sài Gòn - Nha Trang Railway) Over Go Dua Canal (rạch Gò Dưa) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 315 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a rare riveted through truss bridge that remains in use on the main railway in Vietnam.

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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