大甲橋

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge spans 1.7 kilometers across Lake Nakaumi, connecting the cities of Sakaiminato and Matsue with a central height of 44.7 meters.

Construction of this concrete bridge occurred between 1997 and 2004, replacing a former drawbridge that restricted vehicle weight to 14 tons and limited daily traffic to 4000 vehicles.

Japanese engineering expertise demonstrates through the rigid frame construction, making it the largest structure of its type in Japan and the third largest worldwide.

The bridge features gradients of 6.1 percent on the Shimane side and 5.1 percent on the Tottori side, allowing continuous traffic flow without interruptions for passing ships.

Telephoto lens photographs create an optical illusion that makes the bridge appear steeper than its actual gradients, generating international media attention.

GPS coordinates: 32.80167,130.71461

Latest update: March 23, 2025 09:41