Broken Bridge

The Broken Bridge is a partially collapsed bridge spanning the Adyar River estuary in Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Built in 1967 to connect Adyar to Foreshore Estate, a section collapsed in 1977 due to strong river currents and was never repaired. Now closed to vehicles, the remaining structure extends over the estuary and Bay of Bengal, known for estuary views, sunset photography, and as a popular film-shooting location near Besant Nagar.

Visitors can expect a ruined concrete bridge extending over the Adyar estuary where the river meets the Bay of Bengal. The bridge is closed to traffic and ends abruptly where the collapsed section was. The surroundings include the estuary, sandy banks, fishing boats, and views of the coastline toward Foreshore Estate and Besant Nagar. The area is open and windswept, used for walking, photography, birdwatching and sunset viewing. There are no shops or formal visitor facilities on the bridge itself.

Built in 1967 to connect the fishing hamlet of Foreshore Estate with Adyar across the Adyar River estuary. In 1977, a section of the bridge collapsed due to strong currents and flooding in the estuary and was never reconstructed, leaving the bridge truncated and closed to vehicular traffic.

A well-known local landmark and leisure spot for Chennai residents, widely used as a location for Tamil films, music videos and photo shoots. Valued for its scenic estuary setting and sunset views rather than religious significance.