Meiko Higashi Ohashi Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Tokai, Japan
The Meiko Higashi Ohashi Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge that crosses the port area of Nagoya using central towers and angled steel cables to support the roadway. The structure provides a direct route across the waterway with a distinctive engineering design.
The bridge was completed and opened in 1997, establishing a key connection between different areas of the Tokai region. This project followed years of planning to improve transportation infrastructure in the port zone.
The name combines characters for Nagoya and port in the Japanese tradition of meaningful place naming. This naming reflects the structure's close connection to the harbor city.
The bridge carries traffic in both directions and connects Aichi and Gifu prefectures via Route 8. Pedestrian walkways on both sides allow visitors to access the bridge on foot and view the surrounding waterway.
The bridge was designed to avoid blocking ship traffic through the port area. This required elevated towers and a high clearance span to allow maritime operations to continue without disruption.
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