Sakai Ōhashi Bridge

The Sakai Ōhashi Bridge is a road bridge that spans the Tone River, connecting Sakai town in Ibaraki Prefecture with Noda city in Chiba Prefecture. The structure uses multiple prefectural road routes and was designed with a specific gradient to support both vehicle traffic and river navigation.

This bridge was built to better connect Ibaraki and Chiba regions, significantly improving transportation connections across the Tone River. The project was part of modern infrastructure development aimed at supporting economic cooperation between the prefectures.

The bridge links two communities across one of the region's main rivers and serves as part of the local road network that enables daily life and commerce between the shores.

The bridge is accessible via Ibaraki Prefectural Road, Chiba Prefectural Road Route 17, and Saitama Prefectural Road Route 26, making it straightforward for vehicles to cross. When using it, keep in mind that the structure has a slope designed to be safe for both vehicles and passing ships.

The structure was designed with a slope of approximately 6 percent, allowing ships to pass safely underneath while vehicle traffic moves freely above. This dual function shows how the bridge serves both land and water transportation.