Ondo Bridge, Red arch bridge in Kure, Japan.
The Ondo Bridge spans 172 meters across the Ondo Strait, connecting mainland Kure City with Kurahashi Island through a distinctive red steel structure.
The construction of Ondo Bridge in 1961 replaced a ferry service that operated 250 daily crossings, marking a shift in transportation methods for the region.
The bridge derives its name from the Ondo Strait, where according to regional tales, medieval leader Taira no Kiyomori summoned the setting sun to complete construction.
The bridge structure includes a 116-meter arch section with connecting roads extending 432 meters on the Ondo side and 580 meters on the Kure side.
Three parallel bridges now cross the strait: the original Ondo Bridge, the Hibiki Bridge from 2013, and a pedestrian bridge completing the crossing system.
Location: Kure
Official opening: December 3, 1961
GPS coordinates: 34.19492,132.53736
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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