廣電天滿橋, Tram bridge in Nishi-ku, Japan
The Hiroden Tenma Bridge is a tram bridge in Hiroshima that carries streetcar passengers across a waterway. The structure connects multiple tram lines that run toward the station, Miyajima-guchi, and other neighborhoods in the western part of the city.
The bridge was built in the early 1900s as part of the Hiroden Main Line and reflects the expansion of Hiroshima's public transportation network. It marks a period when the city was modernizing its infrastructure to connect distant neighborhoods.
The bridge serves as a daily crossing for the tram system that connects people throughout Hiroshima's western districts. It demonstrates how the streetcar network shapes the rhythm of local life and turns a natural barrier into an everyday transit point.
The bridge is easily accessible on foot or by tram and has tram stops at both ends for boarding and exit. Nearby viewing areas offer good spots to observe the waterway and surrounding city landscape.
The bridge was designed as part of Hiroshima's early streetcar network using engineering techniques specific to Japanese transportation needs. Its construction combines methods that were advanced for the era in which it was built.
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