Matsukawaura Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Sōma, Japan.
Matsukawaura Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge spanning the Matsukawa Lagoon with central towers from which supporting cables radiate outward. The structure carries traffic across the water using a modern steel design that connects communities on both shores.
The bridge opened in 1995 and represented a major shift in regional transportation connections. It improved access between communities and supported economic development in the surrounding areas.
The bridge structure incorporates elements of Japanese engineering principles, connecting local communities while maintaining harmony with the surrounding maritime landscape.
Both cars and pedestrians can use the bridge from either side of the lagoon with clearly marked lanes for safe passage. The midpoint of the structure offers the best vantage point for viewing the water and surrounding landscape.
The bridge's location at coordinates 37.826111, 140.975 provides travelers with direct views of fishing activities in the Matsukawa waters below.
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