Broken Bridge, Chennai

Name: Broken Bridge
Address: Besant Nagar, Chennai, 600015, India

#82 among attractions in Chennai

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Broken Bridge is a bridge to nowhere, located in Chennai, South India. During the year 1977, the bridge partly collapsed due to strong currents of the river, and has never been repaired. The bridge spans across the Adyar estuary, bordering the backend of the Theosophical Society. It was built to facilitate the movement of fishermen from Santhome to Elliot's Beach over the mouth of the Adyar river. ()

Local name: ब्रोकन ब्रिज, चेन्नईCoordinates: 13°0'43"N, 80°16'33"E

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Besant NagarAdyar (Adyar East)Chennai 600015 India

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Broken Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karl Schmidt Memorial, Ambedkar Manimandapam, St. Lazarus' Church, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple.

0.9 miS
Memorial
Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai
23 min walk • The Kaj Schmidt Memorial is an architectural landmark commemorating a European sailor who drowned in 1930 trying to save the life of a girl. It is located at Elliot's Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The monument was in a derelict state, but has recently been restored.
0.8 miNW
Memorial
Ambedkar Manimandapam, Chennai
20 min walk • Dr. Ambedkar Manimandapam is a memorial in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai, India, dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. It is located in the Adyar estuary on Greenways Road in Mandhavelipakkam.
1 miN
Church
St. Lazarus' Church, Chennai
26 min walk • St. Lazarus' Church, presently known as the Church of Our Lady of Guidance, is a Christian church in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It was constructed by the Portuguese in the 16th century AD.
1 miSW
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
25 min walk • The Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India is a Hindu temple, located near the beach in Besant Nagar. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vinayaka or Ganesha. The temple participates in activities such as feeding the poor and holds poojas frequently.
0.7 miNW
Temple
Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil, Chennai
18 min walk • Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Ayyappa in Chennai, India. It is located at Raja Annamalaipuram, a coastal neighbourhood of Chennai.
1.4 miSW
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
36 min walk • Shasthri Nagar is a residential neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Shasthri Nagar was developed by Tamil Nadu Housing Board in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The suburb is close to Edward Elliot's Beach of Besant Nagar.
0.7 miS
Beach
Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai
19 min walk • Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore, and is named after Edward Elliot, onetime chief magistrate and superintendent of police in colonial Madras.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Elphinstone Bridge, Chennai
29 min walk • Elphinstone Bridge is a bridge across the Adyar River in Chennai, India. Constructed in 1840 and named after the then Governor-General of India, the bridge is currently not in use and has been substituted with the newly built Thiru Vi. Ka. Bridge nearby.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Besant Nagar, Chennai
26 min walk • Besant Nagar is an upscale, exclusive residential neighbourhood in South Chennai, India. It is located along the coast of Bay of Bengal.
1 miSW
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
27 min walk • Shastri Nagar is a residential area in Goregaon, Mumbai, India. Like most localities in the western suburbs, it has several international schools like VIBGYOR High School, Temples, a Mosque, Rosary Church, Gurudwara and a Buddh Vihar.
1.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Santhome, Chennai
32 min walk • Santhome is a locality in Mylapore in Chennai city in India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Broken Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil, Chennai (18 min walk), Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai (19 min walk), Ambedkar Manimandapam, Chennai (20 min walk), Adyar Library, Chennai (23 min walk).

How to get to Broken Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Broken Bridge:

Bus

Foreshore Estate MTC Terminus (19 min walk)
Besant Nagar MTC Terminus (27 min walk)

Light rail

Mandaveli • Lines: 1 (39 min walk)