Spean Dam Râng
Laterite bridge with at least 10 arches. It measures 43 meters long and 9 meters wide.
Ancient Bridges
Ancient bridges of the Khmer Empire – an often forgotten feature of ancient Cambodia is the amazing stone bridges that were built during the height of the Angkor era. Part of the “Royal Road” network that ran from Angkor to Koh Ker and Wat Phu, Prasat Andet, Sambor Prei Kuk, Ta Muan and Phimai, and Phnom Srok and Sdok Kak Thom (note: still a growing list). Reference – Bruguier 2000, Hendrickson 2010.
Spean Memay (Kol Village)
Heavily overgrown laterite bridge (06/21) reported as being 23 m long and 5 m wide. Through the shrub and trees, you can just sneak a peek of the laterite forming the ancient bridge which was a feature along the ancient Royal Road from Angkor to Phimai. There is a smaller bridge to the south, and … Read more
Spean Preah Chang-er
Spean Chang’er is an ancient laterite bridge of the 12th-13th century that is still in use by local traffic while the newer main road running parallel to its east. It features at least 12 arches and is recorded as measuring 47 meters long and 9 meters wide. It is a feature of the ancient Royal … Read more
Spean Krabon
Laterite bridge near to Prasat Kok Mon. (Bridge location estimated!)
Spean Khmeng (Stueng Ojit)
Remnants of an ancient laterite bridge recorded as being 37 m long and 9 m wide. There are several bridges sharing the name “khmeng”, see more of the ancient road network and bridges here and here. Note: Are these the remnants of a bridge? I am not 100% sure, they are ancient that’s for sure, but I really … Read more
Spean Khmeng (Anlong Lake)
Also recorded as Spean Memay measuring 35 meters long and 9 meters wide. There are several bridges sharing the name “khmeng” and “memay”, see more of the ancient road network and bridges here and here. Today, the trail to the site leads around its eastern side whilst a full view of the bridge can be had from its … Read more
Spean Slaeng
A small but charismatic bridge located along the ancient road just south of the larger Spean Po. Recorded as measuring 24 m long. See more of the ancient road network and bridges here and here.
Spean Po
Located along the ancient road that led from Angkor all the way to Phimai. This bridge was recorded as measuring 47 meters long and 9 meters wide. See more of the ancient road network and bridges here and here.
Spean Tor
Laterite bridge, no longer in use and hidden in scrub (2020/21), and located just north of Prasat Tor and one connecting the ancient road from the West Baray dike heading to Phnom Bok. The bridge runs east-west, and you will see a wooden bridge heading north at the road junction, go over that, turn around … Read more
O Spean Daek
An ancient laterite bridge that is slowly becoming surrounded by new developments. A new channel that diverts around the ancient bridge has almost turned the site into an island. The “island” is heavily overgrown and not cleared for visiting (2021) make it through the scrub and some of the arches can still be seen from … Read more
Spean Thmâ Bay Kriem
Laterite bridge with 5 arches reported as measuring 12 m long, 7.7 m wide and 2.6 m high. Gallery
Spean Thmâ
A laterite bridge, also known as Spean Boeung Ampil, with 5 arches measuring 17.5 m long, 7.8 m wide and 2.5 m high. Gallery
Spean Khmeng (Toek Lich)
Laterite bridge reported as being 15m x 7m. Location unconfirmed. Noted as being “On the road linking Angkor to Beng Mealea, about 2 km southwest of Beng Mealea and 1.2 km south of the village of Toek Lich”
Spean Ta Meas
A laterite bridge with 5 arches, 18.5 m long, 7.8 m wide and 2.5 m high. It’s one of the many ancient bridges located along the ancient Southeast Royal Road which is replicated by National Road 6.
Spean O Chen Chien
Partially buried remains of a laterite bridge with 16 arches. It is/was 45 m long, 10 m wide and 3.5 m high.
Spean
Laterite blocks distributed on both sides of the roadway indicative of the presence of an old bridge.
Spean Khmeng (Koul Thmei)
Remains of a laterite bridge located north-northeast of Koul Thmei village. It sits along an east-west axis, around 25m in length and 8-9m wide. It features remnants of its original sandstone balustrade.
Spean
On looking for this bridge we came across a collection of laterite blocks that may or may not have been from the bridge. Speaking to an older local of the area, he remembers the bridge as having collapsed with some of its remnants having been taken away.
Spean Tava
Remains of a laterite bridge
Spean Lou
Modern bridge that has replaced an ancient bridge (Cisark)
Spean O Ta Nhak
Laterite bridge
Spean Tradev (Khvav)
A very small ancient laterite bridge that is still in use today. No remnants of balustrade seen.
Spean Khmeng (Beng Mealea Village)
Located around 8km east of Beng Mealea temple, it’s a small laterite bridge on the ancient East Road that joined Angkor, Beng Mealea, and Preah Khan of Kampong Svay. It’s only around 5m in length and a typical 7-8m in width. It used a post and lintel style construction, and remnants of a sandstone balustrade … Read more
Spean Yaypon
Laterite bridge with 8 arches and balustrade with naga (not seen), recorded as measuring 30 meters long and 2.8 meters high. As of 2021, the bridge is still in daily use and heavily overgrown on either side, growth which will probably die off during the drier moths. Parts of the balustrade can be seen sitting … Read more
Spean Khmeng (Ta Seng Village)
Ancient laterite bridge, recorded as being located between Trapeang Chambak Temple and Toek Khuob.
Spean Ron Tadev
Ancient laterite bridge recorded (via Cisark) as being 8 meters long and 7 meters wide. 01/23, recently passing by the bridge again, it seems authorities are clearing the site and excavating pieces.