Chitose Bridge, Tokyo, Historic road bridge in Toshima District, Tokyo, Japan.
The Chitose Bridge spans over Meiji Street and the Arakawa Line railway, connecting the Mejiro and Sekiguchi plateaus with a concrete arch structure.
Built in 1932, this bridge marked Japan's first grade-separated road intersection, representing a significant advancement in urban infrastructure development during the Showa period.
The bridge gained recognition through the 1979 song 'Chitose-bashi' by Mieko Nishijima, featuring lyrics about dropping a white handkerchief from the crossing.
Located near Mejiro Station and Zoshigaya Station, the 27.96-meter-long bridge maintains its original purpose while accommodating both vehicular traffic and the Toden Arakawa tram line.
The bridge's design incorporates the natural elevation differences between plateaus, featuring a two-hinged solid rib arch structure with reinforced concrete deck plates.
GPS coordinates: 35.71892,139.71350
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:06
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