Sky Gate Bridge R

Sky Gate Bridge R stretches 3,750 meters across Osaka Bay, featuring six vehicle lanes on the upper deck and two railway tracks on the lower level.

The bridge received the Japan Society of Civil Engineers Tanaka Prize in 1991 for its engineering excellence and structural design achievements.

The bridge name incorporates R to represent three key elements: Road, Railway, and Rinku, reflecting its role in connecting Kansai Airport to mainland Japan.

The bridge structure carries all essential infrastructure, including electricity, gas, water, and telephone lines between Kansai International Airport and Rinku Town.

In 2018, a tanker collision severely damaged the bridge structure on the airport's 24th anniversary, requiring several months of extensive repairs.

Location: Izumisano

Inception: 1991

Official opening: September 4, 1994

Length: 3,750 m

Longest Span: 150 m

GPS coordinates: 34.42630,135.27800

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40