井川大橋, Suspension bridge in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
The Ikawa Bridge is a suspension bridge crossing Lake Ikawa in Shizuoka Prefecture, connecting the eastern and western shores of this mountain landscape. The structure spans 258 meters with a 2.5-meter width, carrying traffic across the water between different parts of the region.
The bridge was built in 1957 by Tokyo Iron Bridge Manufacturing Company as a replacement route after the old Ikawa village was submerged. This construction became necessary to maintain connections across the flooded landscape.
The bridge appears in the Okushizu 100 list, a regional collection that reflects the character of this mountain area in Shizuoka. Visitors passing through can sense how local landmarks define the identity of the area.
Vehicles up to 2 tons can cross using an alternating one-way traffic system that links Prefecture Road 60 with local roads. Be aware that the bridge connects to narrow cliff-side roads that meet at right angles, which can affect approach routes.
The bridge meets narrow roads cut into cliff faces that approach at right angles to the structure itself. This unusual geometry makes it a favored spot for photographers seeking distinctive compositional angles.
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