Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge, Suspension bridge in Imabari, Japan
The Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge spans 4105 meters across the Kurushima Strait, connecting Oshima Island with Shikoku through three consecutive suspension bridges.
Construction of this engineering project began in 1988 and concluded in 1999, marking the completion of the first triple suspension bridge system in the world.
The bridge forms part of the Shimanami Kaido expressway, which links six islands in the Seto Inland Sea between Honshu and Shikoku.
The bridge includes separate paths for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles, with toll fees varying by vehicle type and day of the week.
From the bridge, visitors can observe the Kurushima Strait whirlpools, which form due to complex tidal patterns in the narrow channel below.
Location: Imabari
Inception: May 1, 1999
Official opening: May 1, 1999
Length: 4,105 m
Width: 27 m
Made from material: steel
Website: https://jb-honshi.co.jp/english/corp_index/technology/introduction/introduction_kurushima.html
GPS coordinates: 34.12110,133.00100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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