Ibi Great Bridge

The Ibi Great Bridge is a steel truss bridge spanning the Ibi River near Ogaki, notable for its curved Warren truss design that gives it a distinctive appearance. The structure connects Ogaki City with Anpachi Town and serves primarily as a road link today.

Construction took place in 1933 during the Showa Depression as part of employment relief efforts in the region. Originally the bridge was designed to accommodate both road and rail traffic.

The bridge received recognition from the Japan Society of Civil Engineers as a Modern Civil Engineering Heritage structure and maintains status as a Historical Steel Bridge.

The bridge features pedestrian walkways on both sides, allowing visitors to cross safely without vehicle interference. Access is straightforward from nearby roads and the structure is easy to reach from local transport routes.

The structure shows asymmetrical design between its northern and southern sections, reflecting the original concept for combined road and railway use. This visible difference becomes apparent when viewing the two ends of the bridge.

GPS coordinates: 35.36103,136.65819

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42