Saitama-o-hashi, Road bridge in Kazo, Japan
Saitama-o-hashi is a road bridge in Kazo, Japan, that crosses the Tone River and links the Mugi-kura and Saba districts. It has dedicated pedestrian walkways on both sides of the road, separated from traffic by red guide poles installed in 2014.
The bridge opened in 1972 and replaced a ferry that had connected the two banks of the Tone River before it. It started as a toll crossing and became free to use in 1989.
The bridge is a gathering spot for photographers who come at dawn to capture the light over the Tone River. The red guide poles lining both sides of the road give the crossing a look that many find worth photographing.
Pedestrians can cross using the walkways on both sides of the road, which keep them away from traffic. The early morning is the quietest time, and the view over the river is at its clearest then.
The bridge is divided into ten sections, with the longest single span measuring 80 meters. This approach was chosen because the Tone River is known for strong seasonal floods, which required careful engineering at each support point.
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