Hayase Bridge

Hayase Bridge is a steel truss structure that crosses the Hayase Seto strait, connecting Etajima and Kure in Hiroshima Prefecture. The bridge carries National Route 487 and supports both everyday commuters and commercial traffic across the waterway.

It opened in October 1973, marking a turning point in post-war regional transportation infrastructure development. The completion improved connections between the two cities and supported economic growth in the area.

The bridge represents the engineering capabilities of Japan's post-war infrastructure development, connecting communities in the Hiroshima Prefecture region.

You can access it via National Route 487, and it carries traffic between the two cities throughout the day. Expect regular vehicle flow, especially during morning and evening rush hours.

The bridge's location at coordinates 34.155083 latitude and 132.491611 longitude provides essential access to Kure's shipbuilding industry and naval facilities.

Location: Etajima

Location: Kure

Inception: 1973

Official opening: October 28, 1973

GPS coordinates: 34.15508,132.49161

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05