Shin-Shigino Bridge, bridge in Japan
The Shin-Shigino Bridge is a concrete and steel structure measuring 61 meters long and 8 meters wide that crosses the Daini Neya River in Osaka. It features simple railings on both sides and connects two sections of the Chūō-ku ward, serving both pedestrians and vehicles with a straightforward girder bridge design.
The original Shigino Bridge dates back to the early 1600s and served mainly pedestrians and small carts at that time. The structure was rebuilt multiple times, notably in 1935 with steel and concrete, and again in 1988 to meet the city's growing traffic demands while maintaining the crossing at its historic location.
The name Shin-Shigino means New Shigino Bridge, even though the crossing has existed for hundreds of years in this location. The bridge serves as a quiet connector in daily life, helping residents move between different neighborhoods without drawing attention to itself.
The bridge accommodates vehicles with a speed limit of about 40 kilometers per hour (25 miles per hour) and is actively used by pedestrians and cyclists. A small stone marker nearby explains the bridge's history, and access is available at any time of day.
Despite being named Shin-Shigino (New Shigino), a bridge has existed at this location since the 1600s, making it a rare example where the modern name contradicts its true age. Archaeological excavations near Osaka Castle have revealed stone foundations showing where the old bridges once stood, proving the crossing's deep roots.
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