多摩大橋, Steel arch bridge in Hachioji and Akishima, Japan
The Tama Bridge spans across the Tama River with two parallel structures, each featuring a distinctive basket handle arch design. Together these sections cover about 461 meters and work in tandem to carry traffic between Hachioji and Akishima.
The first bridge opened in 1966 and connected the districts of Hachioji and Akishima. A second parallel structure was added in 2007 to handle the growing amount of traffic crossing the river.
The bridge stands near the former site of the Tsukiji Ferry crossing, marked by a memorial stone that acknowledges this historical river crossing point. This stone reminds visitors of the time when people used the water crossing before a modern connection existed.
The bridge carries the Tokyo Prefectural Road 59 with expanded lanes and dedicated pedestrian walkways. Visitors can cross on foot or simply enjoy a walk across the well-maintained surface while observing the river and surrounding landscape.
The continuous span of this under-deck arch design is the longest of its type in Japan. This engineering feature makes the structure notable among engineers and bridge enthusiasts.
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