First Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge

The First Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge stretches 960 meters across the Kurushima Strait, connecting Oshima Island to Takeshima Island with steel cables and towers.

Construction of the bridge began in May 1988 and concluded in May 1999, marking the completion of the Shimanami Kaido expressway system.

The bridge represents Japanese engineering excellence, forming part of a series of structures that allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross between Shikoku and Japan's main islands.

The bridge features separate lanes for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, with speed limits of 70 kilometers per hour for automobiles.

The structure closes to pedestrians and cyclists when wind speeds exceed 15 meters per second, and to all traffic at 25 meters per second.

Location: Ehime Prefecture

Location: Imabari

Height: 149 m

Length: 960 m

Longest Span: 600 m

Part of: Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge

GPS coordinates: 34.12528,133.01111

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:37