長良大橋, Bridge in Gifu, Japan
The Nagara Bridge is a steel structure with a truss design that crosses the Nagara River to connect two urban centers in central Japan. The crossing spans roughly 384 meters and carries traffic on a roadway about 15 meters wide.
The structure was built in the early 1930s as part of a jobs program during an economically difficult period in Japan. It was originally designed to handle both trains and vehicles, but was later converted to carry only road traffic.
The bridge serves as a recognizable landmark in the region and is used daily by local residents and travelers crossing between the two cities. It represents an important connection in the everyday life of people living in the Gifu and Ogaki areas.
The bridge can be easily crossed on foot or by vehicle and offers clear views of the river below. Visitors can approach from either side of the river and have free access to the crossing.
The bridge was originally built with two separate levels, one for railway traffic and one for road vehicles. This dual-purpose design was abandoned in the mid-1900s as transportation needs changed in the region.
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