The bridge was built in 1893 by the Dutch East Indies government to facilitate transportation across the Citanduy River.
It is one of the few active bridges in Indonesia that allows motor vehicles to pass directly underneath active train tracks.
The floor of the lower deck is constructed of wood planks, creating a distinctive sound and physical experience when vehicles pass over.
The bridge is located exactly on the border separating the Ciamis Regency and the Tasikmalaya Regency in West Java.
The bridge spans approximately 202 meters in length.
The railway portion is part of the busy operational line for trains traveling between Bandung and Yogyakarta.
Jembatan Cirahong is a unique double-decker truss bridge located in the Ciamis Regency that serves both railway traffic on the upper level and vehicular traffic on the lower level. Constructed by the Dutch colonial government in 1893, the steel bridge spans the Citanduy River and connects the Ciamis and Tasikmalaya regions. The bridge utilizes a distinctive steel frame design to support its dual-purpose structure. It remains an active component of the Indonesian railway network, specifically for the southern line. The bridge is situated in a rural landscape, flanked by deep valleys and river views.
From the riverbank below the bridge, looking upward to capture the contrast between the steel structure and the natural valley.
Drive slowly on the lower deck as the wooden planks can be slippery during rain.
Listen carefully for train horns, which signal that a locomotive is approaching the upper deck.
Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the scale of the steel trusses against the river valley.
Do not attempt to walk onto the upper railway tracks, as they are restricted and active.
Maintain caution when standing near the edges; do not obstruct traffic as it is a single-lane bridge.
