Tonegawa River Railway Bridge, Railway bridge in Katori, Japan
The Tonegawa River Railway Bridge is a steel structure that crosses the river and carries two separate railway lines. Each line has its own pier configuration and truss design adapted to its specific needs.
Construction of the bridge started in the early 1900s using brick piers and curved trusses for railway passage. Its completion marked an important step in developing the region's rail network.
The bridge appears in local literary works as a symbol of how railways transformed the region. It remains a quiet reminder of the industrial changes that reshaped the area.
The structure is visible and accessible from the surrounding area, though public access onto the bridge itself is not available. Visitors can best view and photograph it from nearby embankments and paths.
The bridge has an unusual asymmetry because one railway line required more spans than the other. This feature shows how different rail lines needed different structural solutions when crossing the river.
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