# Phitthaya Sathian Bridge

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Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand

Phitthaya Sathian Bridge สะพานพิทยเสถียร Phitthaya Sathian Bridge and the Chai Phatthanasilp Building as seen from Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Coordinates 13°43′54.66″N 100°30′54.66″E / 13.7318500°N 100.5151833°E / 13.7318500; 100.5151833 Carries Charoen Krung Road Crosses Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Locale Samphanthawong and Bang Rak Districts, Bangkok, Thailand Official name Phitthaya Sathian Bridge Other name Saphan Lek Lang (Lower Steel Bridge) Maintained by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Characteristics Design Venetian Gothic Location Interactive map of Phitthaya Sathian Bridge

**Phitthaya Sathian Bridge** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): สะพานพิทยเสถียร, [RTGS](/source/Royal_Thai_General_System_of_Transcription): **Saphan Phitthayasatthian**, pronounced [\[sa.pʰāːn pʰít.thá.já.sà.tʰîan\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai)) is a historic bridge in Bangkok. It is considered another of the city's notable steel bridges, alongside the [Damrong Sathit Bridge](/source/Damrong_Sathit_Bridge), which is popularly known as *[Saphan Lek](/source/Saphan_Lek)* and located in the [Khlong Thom](/source/Khlong_Thom%2C_Bangkok) area. Phitthaya Sathian Bridge spans [Charoen Krung Road](/source/Charoen_Krung_Road) over [Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem](/source/Khlong_Phadung_Krung_Kasem), marking the boundary between [Talat Noi](/source/Talat_Noi) sub-district of [Samphanthawong District](/source/Samphanthawong_District) and [Maha Phruettharam](/source/Maha_Phruettharam) and [Bang Rak sub-districts](/source/Bang_Rak_subdistrict) of [Bang Rak District](/source/Bang_Rak_District).[1]

The original structure, built during the reign of King [Mongkut](/source/Mongkut) (Rama IV), was made of steel and could be separated in the middle to allow boats to pass, functioning similarly to a [lifting bridge](/source/Lifting_bridge). This design gave rise to its nickname "Saphan Lek" (lit. 'steel bridge'). It was commonly referred to as "Saphan Lek Lang" (สะพานเหล็กล่าง, [\[sa.pʰāːn lɛ̀k lâːŋ\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai), lit. 'Lower Steel Bridge'), while Damrong Sathit Bridge was known as "Saphan Lek Bon" (สะพานเหล็กบน, [\[sa.pʰāːn lɛ̀k bon\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai)), lit. 'Upper Steel Bridge').[a]

Later, during the reign of King [Chulalongkorn](/source/Chulalongkorn) (Rama V), the bridge was restored in 1899 and completed in 1900. At that time, it was given the official name "Phitthaya Sathian" in honour of Prince Sonabandit, who owned the nearby Wang Talat Noi palace.[2][1]

One of the lion head sculptures

Under King [Vajiravudh](/source/Vajiravudh) (Rama VI), the bridge was restored again. It remains in that condition today. The structure is made of reinforced concrete and showcases beautiful [Venetian Gothic architecture](/source/Venetian_Gothic_architecture). Its lower beam is gracefully curved. The bridge features exquisite decorative elements, especially the [balustrades](/source/Balustrade), all eight [lampposts](/source/Lamppost), and the lion head sculptures at both ends.

Since 1975, Phitthaya Sathian Bridge, along with Damrong Sathit Bridge, has been officially recognized as a [historic monument](/source/Ancient_monument_(Thailand)) by the [Fine Arts Department](/source/Fine_Arts_Department).[2][1]

## Footnotes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Because it is located near the beginning of the road.

## See also

- [Damrong Sathit Bridge](/source/Damrong_Sathit_Bridge)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-nam_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-nam_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-nam_1-2) ["สะพานพิทยเสถียร"](http://www.thapra.lib.su.ac.th/ratanagosin/bridge-pitta.htm). *Rattanakosin Island Information Center* (in Thai). Retrieved 2018-04-13.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-San_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-San_3-1) ["รู้ยังอยู่ไหนบ้าง! ๑๗ สะพานสวยงามสร้างสมัย ร.๔ ร.๕ ร.๖ ขึ้นทะเบียนเป็นโบราณสถาน ยังใช้อยู่ในปัจจุบัน!!"](https://mgronline.com/onlinesection/detail/9600000070884). *[Manager Daily](/source/Manager_Daily)* (in Thai). 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2018-04-13.

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