Saigawa Bridge, Truss bridge in Kanazawa, Japan
The Saigawa Bridge spans across the river with metal trusses connecting both sides of Kanazawa through a structural engineering design.
Constructed in 1594, the bridge became a central crossing point for merchants and travelers moving between the different districts of Kanazawa.
The bridge holds status as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan and belongs to the collection of 100 bridges in Japan.
Located at 1 Chome Katamachi, the bridge remains accessible throughout the day and night, offering a direct route across the waterway.
Engineer Shigeki Sekiba incorporated traditional Japanese construction methods with modern truss technology in the bridge design.
Location: Kanazawa
Inception: 1594
Architects: Shigeki Sekiba
Part of: 100 bridges in Japan
GPS coordinates: 36.55847,136.65046
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:57
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