Chaturaphak Rangsarit Bridge
Chaturaphak Rangsarit Bridge, also written as Jaturapak Rangsarit, is a historic bridge in Bangkok. This bridge crosses Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem at Lan Luang Road and is commonly called Saphan Khao due to its colour. It is located at a tripoint between Khlong Maha Nak and Wat Sommanat Sub-districts and Si Yaek Maha Nak Sub-district.
King Chulalongkorn ordered the Department of Public Works to build it in 1903; the construction was completed in 1904. The King named it "Chaturaphak Rangsarit Bridge", "Chaturaphak" refers to Phra Phrom. The bridge was later rebuilt with concrete in 1953, featuring plain concrete handrails and a nameplate in the centre. Each of the four corners has a single light pole. Two more similar bridges were added later to accommodate increased traffic.
This is one of five bridges over Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem with names that mean "created by the gods".
Chaturaphak Rangsarit Bridge stands at the end of the Bobae clothing market, near the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. On the opposite side of the canal is Maha Nak Market, the largest wholesale fruit market in Bangkok, making the area commonly known as the Maha Nak district.