Smith-Ransome Japanese Bridge, Concrete footbridge in Shelter Island, United States
The Smith-Ransome Japanese Bridge spans 60 feet over a lagoon, featuring a half-circle design that creates mirror reflections in the water beneath.
Built in the early 1900s by Ernest Ransome for Francis Marion Smith, this bridge represents one of the first reinforced concrete structures in North America.
The bridge incorporates traditional Japanese architectural elements through its curved design, known as Taiko Bashi, meaning Drum or Moon Bridge.
The structure belongs to the South Ferry Hills Association, and public access remains restricted until the completion of ongoing restoration projects.
The bridge remains one of only two surviving examples of Ernest Ransome's engineering work, utilizing his patented method of twisted steel bar reinforcement.
GPS coordinates: 41.05046,-72.31904
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:41
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