Nagara Bridge, Osaka

The Nagara Bridge spans 656 meters across the Yodo River, featuring a Nielsen-Lohse arch design with a width of 20 meters in concrete construction.

The original wooden bridge at this location dates back to 812 CE during Emperor Saga's reign, though it was destroyed by floods within 40 years.

The bridge carries a legend about human sacrifices, commemorated by a Buddhist statue at its southern end that honors victims of floods and wartime incidents.

The structure serves as part of Osaka-Kyoto Route 14, connecting the districts of Kita and Higashiyodogawa while accommodating both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

The current Nielsen-Lohse arch design completed in 1983 includes a maximum span of 153 meters, making it a notable engineering achievement in bridge construction.

Location: Kita-ku

Location: Minato-ku

Inception: March 1983

Length: 655.6 m

Width: 20 m

GPS coordinates: 34.72117,135.51003

Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:45