新九頭竜橋

The Shin-Kuzuryu Bridge connects two regions across Lake Nakaumi with a total length of 1.7 kilometers and width of 11.3 meters.

The construction period lasted from 1997 to 2004, replacing an older drawbridge that limited traffic flow and had weight restrictions of 14 tons.

The bridge represents Japanese engineering prowess as the largest rigid frame bridge in the country and third largest of this type worldwide.

The structure features different gradients on each side, with 6.1 percent on the Shimane side and 5.1 percent on the Tottori side for vehicle access.

The bridge reaches a height of 44.7 meters at its peak, with its longest span measuring 250 meters across the water.

GPS coordinates: 36.10958,136.24464

Latest update: March 17, 2025 10:42