Ikara Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Nagashima, Japan
Ikara Bridge is a cable-stayed structure made of steel that connects Nagashima Island to Ikara Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. The roadway spans the water with steel cables arranged in a characteristic pattern to support the deck.
The project began in 1996 and was completed within months, opening to public traffic shortly after. It was a modern solution to bring the two islands closer together.
The bridge links two islands in a region where citrus farming and fishing shape daily life. It allows people to visit their communities and work together.
The bridge carries vehicle traffic between the two islands and is part of the local road network. The crossing is mostly straightforward, with a gentle slope that makes driving relatively easy.
The bridge crosses a sea area where two different bodies of water meet, creating varying water conditions. This location made construction technically demanding.
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