Kita Bisan-Seto Bridge

The Kita Bisan-Seto Bridge extends 1611 meters across the Seto Inland Sea with a main span of 990 meters and towers reaching 184 meters high.

Construction of the bridge started in 1978 as part of the Great Seto Bridge project, leading to its official inauguration in 1988 to connect Honshu and Shikoku islands.

The bridge represents Japanese engineering excellence through its dual-purpose design, accommodating both railway lines and vehicle traffic across multiple levels.

This bridge forms an essential transportation link in the Great Seto Bridge system, reducing travel time between Okayama and Kagawa prefectures compared to former ferry services.

The structure combines railway and road capabilities within a suspension bridge design, featuring one of the longest double-deck spans constructed in the 20th century.

Location: Sakaide

Inception: 1978

Official opening: 1988

Height: 184 m

Length: 1,611 m

Longest Span: 990 m

Part of: Great Seto Bridge

GPS coordinates: 34.37920,133.82030

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45