Kōya Bridge, Steel truss bridge in Nagoya, Japan
Kōya Bridge is a steel truss structure spanning railway tracks with a curved design and careful engineering. It stretches about 119 meters in total length while its main span crosses the tracks at about 85 meters.
The bridge was originally built in 1899 as a river crossing in Kyoto before being moved to Nagoya in 1930. This relocation preserved an example of early bridge engineering within the modern city.
The bridge serves as a pedestrian crossing between two neighborhoods where locals pass through daily. This regular foot traffic has made it an integrated part of how people move through the city.
This crossing is reserved for pedestrians and provides a convenient way between the two neighborhoods. Visitors should be aware of stairs or ramps that can become slippery depending on weather conditions.
The structure still shows visible repair marks from a train derailment in 1922 at its original location. These lasting signs tell of the challenges early bridges faced and how they were restored.
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