Kita Bisan-Seto Bridge, Railway and suspension bridge in Sakaide, Japan
The Kita Bisan-Seto Bridge is a suspension bridge carrying both a railway line and a road across the Seto Inland Sea. It features multiple levels stacked to accommodate both transportation modes within a single structure.
Construction began in 1978 as part of the Great Seto Bridge project and opened in 1988 to directly connect Honshu and Shikoku islands. This project marked the first time a land route linked the two islands across the sea.
The bridge represents Japanese engineering excellence through its dual-purpose design, accommodating both railway lines and vehicle traffic across multiple levels.
You can cross the bridge by car or train, saving time when traveling between the prefectures. The structure spans over open water, so wind and weather conditions can affect the crossing experience.
The bridge uses an innovative stacked-level design where trains run on the lower deck and cars travel on the upper level. This system made it possible to combine two completely different transportation modes within a single structure.
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