Ujina Ōhashi Bridge

Ujina Ōhashi Bridge spans across Hiroshima Port using a steel box girder design that allows it to cross the water with a single long central section. The roadway carries traffic through an important transportation corridor connecting different parts of the city.

This bridge was designed in the late 1990s and opened to traffic in the year 2000. Since then it has served as a vital link across the harbor supporting the city's transportation network.

The Japan Society of Civil Engineers recognized the bridge's engineering excellence by awarding it the prestigious Tanaka Prize for its technical achievements.

The bridge is accessible to vehicular traffic daily and offers a direct crossing route for drivers. Pedestrians can also walk across and enjoy views of the harbor and surrounding urban landscape.

On weekends and holidays, the bridge is illuminated with lights that make it particularly visible at night. During summer months, this lighting creates a distinctive visual feature across the harbor.

Location: Minami-ku

Inception: 1999

Architects: Chodai

Official opening: March 19, 2000

GPS coordinates: 34.35733,132.48050

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01