Tomei Sakawagawa Bridge, Road bridge in Yamakita, Japan.
The Tomei Sakawagawa Bridge is a road bridge in Yamakita that spans 750 meters over the Sakawa River. It forms a key section of the Tomei Expressway and links regions across Kanagawa Prefecture together.
The bridge opened in 1969 as part of the Tomei Expressway network and enabled faster transportation links in the region. This was a major step in Japan's infrastructure development during the post-war period.
The bridge represents Japanese engineering precision, connecting communities while maintaining harmony with the mountainous landscape of Kanagawa Prefecture.
Vehicles use the bridge directly from the Tomei Expressway and the roadway is equipped with electronic monitoring systems. These systems help provide drivers with current traffic information.
The structure combines essential transportation functions with engineering elements that protect against regional weather patterns and geological conditions.
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