Mefuki Ōhashi Bridge, Road bridge between Bando and Noda, Japan
The Mefuki Ōhashi Bridge is a road bridge that crosses the Tone River, connecting Bandō in Ibaraki prefecture to Noda in Chiba prefecture. It uses a steel truss framework and handles both local and regional traffic traveling between these two areas.
The bridge was completed in 1958 and created a key transport link between the two prefectures. It was built using an iron truss design and marked an important milestone in the region's infrastructure growth.
The bridge's name comes from a Japanese word meaning spring awakening or new growth, reflecting local connections to seasonal cycles. This naming choice shows how the region honors natural renewal in its everyday infrastructure.
The bridge functions as a main route for car traffic between the two regions and sees steady use throughout the day. Pedestrians can access it and enjoy views of the river and surrounding landscape from the overpass.
The bridge originally operated as a toll crossing but was later converted to free passage. This shift fundamentally changed travel patterns and made trips between the prefectures more accessible to many people.
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