Shohadaye Ashrafol-Belad Behshahr Bridge

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Shohadaye Ashrafol-Belad Behshahr Bridge (‌), also known as Gelvard Bridge, is a steel through arch bridge in Behshahr County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. It is the largest bridge in northern Iran, located on the Valam River (Rudbar), which is the catchment area of the Gelvard Dam. The bridge is 281 metres (922 ft) long, 12 metres (39 ft) wide, and stands 100 metres (330 ft) above the river bed. It serves as the final piece of the great Gelvard Dam project, and with its operation, the complete impoundment of the dam becomes possible. This structure is three times larger than the historic Veresk Bridge and is the fourth bridge of its type in Iran. After the Karun-4 arch bridge, it is considered the second steel arch bridge in the country and plays an important role in improving regional communications and transportation between the southern areas of Behshahr County and the central Hezarjarib region.

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