黃金橋, Concrete road bridge in Minami Ward, Hiroshima, Japan
The Ougon Bridge is a concrete road structure with four traffic lanes and pedestrian paths spanning approximately 513 meters across the Sarugamegawa River. It connects the Niho district with Mukaihiro-honmachi, serving as a key passage for vehicles and foot traffic through this part of the city.
The Ougon Bridge was completed in 1967 as a key transportation project on National Route 2. It supported Hiroshima's recovery and industrial growth in the decades following the war.
The name comes from nearby Mount Ougon, reflecting how local geography shapes naming traditions for structures in this area. Walking across, visitors notice how this connection to the surrounding landscape is woven into everyday infrastructure.
The bridge is about 20 meters wide with separate lanes for vehicles and a walking path for pedestrians. The nearest train station at Mukaihiro is within reasonable walking distance, making it accessible by public transit.
The bridge employs post-tensioned concrete girders and continuous steel structures, representing advanced construction techniques from the postwar era. These engineering methods reflect how Japanese builders used modern solutions during the reconstruction period.
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