Yodo-Gawa Bridge, Railway bridge in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Description
The Yodo-Gawa Bridge is a railway bridge crossing the Uji River in Kyoto, featuring a distinctive under-slung steel truss structure designed for rail traffic. The structure was built to serve the Kintetsu Kyoto Line and continues operating as an important transportation link today.
History
The bridge was built in 1928 by Nara Electric Railway under accelerated construction to support the Imperial Enthronement Ceremony scheduled for May that year. This tight timeline shaped the project's engineering approach and execution.
Culture
The structure earned recognition as a tangible cultural asset of Japan in 2000, representing early 20th-century railway engineering achievements in the Kansai region.
Practical
The bridge is not accessible to pedestrians as it exclusively serves rail traffic with daily train operations. Visitors can best view and photograph the structure from riverside paths, especially when trains pass overhead.
Did you know?
The bridge was recognized as a tangible cultural asset of Japan in 2000 and remains one of the few early-railway monuments still in active daily use. This designation highlights its importance to Japan's industrial heritage.
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