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title: On Kemerli DDY Bridge
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language: English
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  primary: On Kemerli DDY Bridge
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  disambiguation: Explore the historic On Kemerli DDY Bridge in Batman, Turkey.  Ten arches span the Batman River.
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  tags:
    - Infrastructure Development
    - On Kemerli Bridge
    - Batman River
    - Railway Transportation
    - Southeastern Anatolia
author: Melike Saraç
created_at: 2025-06-30T12:24:01.865889+03:00
updated_at: 2025-06-30T13:54:56.952552+03:00
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# On Kemerli DDY Bridge

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*On Kemerli DDY Bridge*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Function(s) | Railway Pedestrian and Animal Crossing |
| Date(s)(Text) | 1939–1944 |
| Also Known as | Zilek Bridge |
| Location | Batman River,Türkiye,Batman |

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## Article Content

**The On Kemerli DDY Bridge** is located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye, within the borders of [Batman Province](/en/detay/batman-province-b471e/llms.txt). It is situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center of [Batman](/en/detay/batman-il-5/llms.txt), spanning the Batman River. The structure was built to facilitate railway transportation of the State Railways to Batman via Diyarbakır. Also known as the "Zilek Bridge," it derives its name from its architectural design featuring ten arches. Although primarily designed for train transportation, the bridge is also arranged to allow pedestrian and livestock crossing.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/06/24/3x8GPGZDFBhuy4lLPp311K4Ra6SvJbPE.jpg)
*The On Kemerli DDY Bridge (T.C. Batman Valiliği)*

### **Construction Process and History**

Construction of the bridge began in 1939 and was completed in 1944. This period coincided with World War II, during which Türkiye did not participate in military combat but was significantly affected by the political and economic consequences of the war. Despite these challenges, the bridge was completed as part of the Republic of Turkey’s policy to improve its transportation infrastructure, thus integrating the province of Batman into the national railway network.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/06/24/DLk9Fy0UMoBqed3pA6GqCJIX0UQstG3B.png)
*The On Kemerli DDY Bridge (T.C. Batman Valiliği)*

### **Architectural and Structural Evaluation**

The [On Kemerli DDY Bridge](/en/detay/on-kemerli-ddy-koprusu-3e1e9/llms.txt) can be regarded as one of the examples of transportation and infrastructure investments from the early Republican period. The structure is notable for both its architectural features and the fact that it was built within the technical means of its time. The historical context in which the bridge was completed can be interpreted as a reflection of development policies maintained despite wartime conditions. In this respect, the bridge stands among the early infrastructure projects that highlight Turkey’s commitment to railway transportation.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Republic of Türkiye, Batman Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. “On Kemerli Bridge.” Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Batman Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. Accessed June 30, 2025. http://www.batman.gov.tr/on-kemerli-zilek-koprusu
2. Türkiye Culture Portal. “On Kemerli Bridge (Zilek Bridge).” Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Culture Portal. Accessed June 30, 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/batman/gezilecekyer/on-kemerli-ddy-koprusu