Ikitsuki Bridge, Steel truss road bridge in Hirado, Japan.
The Ikitsuki Bridge extends 960 meters across the water, featuring a continuous truss design with a main span of 400 meters in length.
The completion of this bridge in July 1991 replaced the ferry services that previously connected Ikitsuki Island to the mainland through Hirado Island.
The construction of Ikitsuki Bridge changed the daily routines of island residents, who gained direct road access between the communities of Ikitsuki and Hirado.
Engineers discovered a 20-centimeter crack near an intermediate pier in 2009, leading to enhanced monitoring protocols and structural maintenance procedures.
The Japan Society of Civil Engineers recognized the bridge's engineering excellence by awarding it the Tanaka Prize for its structural achievements.
Location: Hirado
Inception: 1991
Length: 960 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 33.35310,129.43800
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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