Shinfujikawa Bridge, Girder bridge in Fuji City, Japan.
Shinfujikawa Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Fuji River in Fuji City with a length of about 1.5 kilometers. Its steel structure is 18 meters wide and integrates two large pipes within its construction framework.
The structure was built in 1970 to address groundwater depletion issues in the region. It created an important connection for water transport and the area's infrastructure needs.
The bridge forms part of the industrial heritage of Shizuoka Prefecture, reflecting Japanese engineering methods for water management and transportation infrastructure.
Visitors reach the bridge most easily through Fujikawa Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line. The walk from the station to the bridge takes about half an hour.
The bridge served dual purposes, moving both vehicles and water through two pipes embedded in its construction. This clever design solved two infrastructure problems at once.
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