Tomei Minasegawa Bridge, Road bridge on Tomei Expressway in Yamakita, Japan.
The Tomei Minasegawa Bridge is a road structure on the Tomei Expressway that spans 288 meters across a forested valley in Yamakita. The viaduct uses steel and concrete to connect two sections of the highway while bridging the terrain below.
This structure was completed in 1969 as part of Japan's post-war highway system expansion. It has since become a key passage for traffic crossing the mountainous terrain of Kanagawa Prefecture.
The bridge structure represents Japanese engineering principles that emphasize the balance between functional design and integration with natural surroundings.
Access to this structure is via the Tomei Expressway, with service areas spaced throughout the route for driver breaks. Be aware that weather conditions in mountainous areas can change quickly during your drive.
The bridge spans over forested valleys in Kanagawa Prefecture, allowing vehicles to cross at a considerable height above the natural terrain.
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