Naka Bridge

The Naka Bridge is a truss road bridge in Ashikaga that carries vehicle traffic across a considerable span. Its structure uses diagonal steel beams arranged in a lattice pattern throughout the length to maintain stability.

The bridge was completed in 1936 and represented an important improvement in local transportation links for Ashikaga. It showed how Japanese engineers were building modern infrastructure during the industrial growth period.

The bridge connects two major parts of the city and is part of daily life for residents traveling to work or shops. You see the rhythm of local activity as people and vehicles move across this steel structure throughout the day.

If you walk across the bridge, be aware of vehicle traffic as this is an active route for cars and trucks. The bridge is lit at night, making it visible and passable for travelers at any time of day.

The bridge takes its name from the river it crosses, following a common naming practice in Japan. This simple designation directly connects the structure to the local geography and landscape.

Location: Ashikaga

Official opening: 1936

Length: 296.08 m

GPS coordinates: 36.33186,139.44867

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40