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The Eshima Ohashi Bridge spans 1.7 kilometers across Lake Nakaumi, reaching a height of 44.7 meters with a width of 11.3 meters for vehicle traffic.

Construction of the bridge occurred between 1997 and 2004 to replace an older drawbridge that limited traffic to vehicles under 14 tons and caused frequent delays.

The bridge serves as a symbol of modern Japanese engineering excellence, ranking as the largest rigid-frame bridge in Japan and third largest worldwide.

Visitors can reach the bridge via a two-kilometer walk from Sakaiminato Station, with telescopes installed along the structure for viewing Lake Nakaumi.

The bridge presents gradients of 6.1% on the Shimane side and 5.1% on the Tottori side, creating an optical illusion of extreme steepness in photographs.

GPS coordinates: 35.59833,139.24239

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04