NTT Kuramae Cable Bridge, Cable bridge in Sumida-ku, Japan
The NTT Kuramae Cable Bridge is a cable-stayed structure that crosses the Sumida River and connects the Taito and Sumida wards. The construction uses steel cables to support the deck, following the engineering approach common to modern bridges of this type.
The bridge was built in 1943 during Japan's period of industrial expansion. It was created as part of the NTT telecommunications network and shows how the city needed to cross the river during that time.
The bridge carries the name of a telecommunications company and shows how infrastructure works invisibly in the daily life of the city. It connects two districts in a way that most passersby do not notice.
You can reach the bridge from either side of the Sumida River, near Kuramae Station. The best view of the structure is from the riverbanks or from the nearby bridges.
The bridge is primarily designed for NTT telecommunications purposes rather than regular foot traffic. This makes it hidden infrastructure that most people overlook even though they pass by it daily.
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