in Maharashtra has a large stone structure constructed across Krishna river bank, also known as Krishna Ghat. This structure also includes one large and one small temple constructed in the middle of the river. This structure is believed to be constructed in 1779. Flora and fauna Wide spread area near to the Krishna river holds the rich flora and fauna. The last surviving Mangrove forests in the Krishna estuary have been declared as the Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is the home to the large number of resident and migratory birds. Fishing cats, otters, Estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer, sambar deer, blackbucks, snakes, lizards and jackals can also be spotted in the sanctuary. The sanctuary also supports rich vegetation with plants like Rhizophora, Avicennia, and Aegiceros. The following are few other wildlife sanctuaries located in the Krishna basin. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary Gudavi Bird Sanctuary Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary Chandoli National Park Kudremukh National Park Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park Mrugavani National Park Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Bellary Waterfalls The following are few other waterfalls located in the river basin Ethipothala on Chandravanka river which is the tributary of river Krishna river Godchinamalaki on Markandeya river a tributary of Ghataprabha Gokak on Ghataprabha Mallela Theertham Bridges The Krishna River is spanned by several bridges along its course, some of which are listed below. Krishna Bridge, Wai, Maharashtra – This bridge, which is located in the Dharmpuri Peth area of the town of Wai, is one of the oldest bridges that were built by the British in India. It spans the Krishna over nine kamans (arches) and is made of black rock. The bridge serves as a flood mark (when the water rises to the level of the road on the bridge) for the "Waikar" people. Irwin Bridge, Sangli – This is one of the oldest, historic and largest bridges over the Krishna that were built by the British. The Irwin Bridge, which is built of reddish stone, has two passages where one can climb down to the river in the middle of its span to view the water. Ankali Bridge, Sangli Maharashtra – This bridge is major link between Sangli and Kolhapur districts. At this point there are three bridge, one for railway