Setagawa Bridge

The Setagawa-Ohashi Bridge extends 221 meters across the Setagawa River with a width of 11 meters, connecting the Setta and Matsubara districts.

Construction began in April 1958, employing steel sheet piles instead of traditional caissons to minimize costs, and the bridge opened in March 1959.

The bridge incorporates circular handrails and traditional mercury lamps that reflect Japanese design elements while maintaining harmony with the surrounding environment.

Located near Keihan Ishiyama Station, the bridge serves as part of National Route 1 and features elevated roads extending 350 meters west and 900 meters east.

The central pier span stretches 65 meters to allow large tourist boats to pass underneath, while the structure maintains a vertical slope of 1:350.

Location: Otsu

Inception: March 1959

Length: 221 m

Width: 11 m

GPS coordinates: 34.97806,135.90700

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45