Kuronoseto Bridge, Truss bridge in Akune, Japan
The Kuronoseto Bridge extends 502 meters across the Kuronoseto Strait, connecting Akune City with Nagashima Town through steel trusses spanning the waters.
The construction of this steel bridge, initiated in 1971 and completed in 1974, resolved centuries of dangerous maritime crossings in one of Japan's three major rapid currents.
Located at one of Japan's three major tidal straits, the bridge site holds ancient poetry monuments referencing the powerful waters in the Manyoshu anthology.
Initially operated as a toll bridge, the structure became free for public use in 1990 and now serves as part of National Route 389.
The bridge required specialized engineering solutions to manage the extreme tidal currents below, which can reach speeds of up to 8 knots.
Inception: March 19, 1974
Official opening: April 9, 1974
Length: 502 m
GPS coordinates: 32.10594,130.17394
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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