Inuyama Bridge, Road-rail bridge in Inuyama, Japan
Description
Inuyama Bridge is a road-rail crossing over the Kiso River linking Kakamigahara in Gifu Prefecture with Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture. The structure features parallel steel truss spans, with one section carrying trains and another accommodating vehicle traffic.
History
The crossing opened in October 1926 as Japan expanded transportation links between rural regions. The original span served both trains and cars until 2000, when a second span downstream was added for road vehicles.
Culture
The bridge represents Japanese engineering advancement during the industrial expansion period of the early twentieth century, demonstrating transportation integration methods.
Practical
Travelers can cross the river by riding the Meitetsu Inuyama Line, which runs regularly and connects both banks. Pedestrians should note that walking access onto the railway section of the structure is not permitted, while the newer road span accommodates motorized traffic.
Did you know?
The original steel truss design from 1926 remains fully intact, showing the engineering style of the early Shōwa era. Though two separate spans exist today, the railway structure retains its form and function from over ninety years ago.
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