Third Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge

The Third Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge spans 1570 meters across the Kurushima Strait, with towers reaching 184 meters and a main span of 1030 meters.

The bridge, completed in 1999, forms part of the Shimanami Kaido expressway system connecting Honshu and Shikoku islands through the Seto Inland Sea.

This engineering structure represents Japanese bridge construction expertise, incorporating advanced technologies to withstand strong tidal currents reaching 10 knots.

The bridge includes separate lanes for pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles, with standard vehicles paying 890 yen during weekdays and 820 yen on weekends.

The structure belongs to the world's first triple suspension bridge system, accommodating approximately 1,000 vessels passing daily through the strait beneath.

Location: Ehime Prefecture

Location: Imabari

Height: 184 m

Length: 1,570 m

Longest Span: 1,030 m

Part of: Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge

GPS coordinates: 34.11556,132.98556

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29