寄居橋

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge extends 1.7 kilometers across Lake Nakaumi, connecting Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture with Matsue in Shimane Prefecture.

The bridge construction occurred between 1997 and 2004, replacing an older drawbridge that limited traffic to vehicles under 14 tons and caused frequent delays.

The bridge features prominently in Japanese transportation infrastructure as the largest rigid frame bridge in Japan and third largest worldwide.

The structure maintains a 6.1 percent gradient on the Shimane side and 5.1 percent on the Tottori side, accommodating vehicles across its 11.3-meter width.

The bridge reaches a height of 44.7 meters above the water, with its longest span measuring 250 meters across Lake Nakaumi.

GPS coordinates: 36.12575,139.15617

Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:32