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What was the first bridge built across the Brahmaputra River in Assam?

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Map showing the course of the Brahmaputra River as it flows from southwestern China through northeastern India and into Bangladesh, with surrounding countries including Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Afghanistan labeled. The river's path is highlighted in blue, and major international boundaries are marked. — Brahmaputra River Brahmaputra River.

The first bridge built across the Brahmaputra River in the plains of Assam was the Saraighat Bridge. Opened in 1962 near Guwahati, this structure was significant for carrying both road and rail traffic across the river.1