Tatara Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Seto Inland Sea, Japan
The Tatara Bridge extends 1,480 meters across the Seto Inland Sea with two towers rising 226 meters and supports a main span of 890 meters.
The construction of Tatara Bridge began in 1989 after engineers changed the initial suspension bridge design to a cable-stayed structure to reduce environmental effects.
The Tatara Bridge forms an essential section of the Nishiseto Expressway, connecting the communities of Honshu and Shikoku across the Seto Inland Sea.
Four traffic lanes accommodate vehicles while separate paths allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross between Onomichi and Imabari cities.
The inverted Y-shaped towers of Tatara Bridge incorporate a diamond design that combines structural efficiency with engineering principles.
Location: Onomichi
Location: Imabari
Inception: May 1, 1999
Official opening: May 1, 1999
Height: 226 m
Length: 1,480 m
Longest Span: 890 m
Width: 26 m
Website: https://jb-honshi.co.jp/english/corp_index/technology/introduction/introduction_tatara.html
GPS coordinates: 34.25944,133.06417
Latest update: May 10, 2025 14:46
This collection gathers bridges that hold world records for span length, defined as the distance between two main pylons. While the longest bridge in the world measures 165 kilometers in China, this refers to the maximum span covered in one continuous structure. These constructions demonstrate engineering achievements in crossing maritime straits, rivers, or valleys without intermediate supports. The Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey crosses the Dardanelles Strait with a span of 2,023 meters, setting the current record for suspension bridges. In Japan, the Akashi Strait Bridge connects Kobe to Awaji Island with a central span of 1,991 meters. In China, several bridges exceed 1,600 meters in span, such as the Yangsigang Bridge over the Yangtze in Wuhan or the Xihoumen Bridge in the Zhoushan Archipelago. South Korea with the Yi Sun-sin Bridge, Denmark with the Great Belt Bridge, and Turkey with the Osman Gazi Bridge complete this list of remarkable structures. These bridges are interesting destinations for observing modern civil engineering accomplishments. They connect cities and regions, significantly reducing travel times while offering scenic views of the landscapes they cross. Visiting them allows appreciation of the scope of work involved in constructing these infrastructures under often challenging conditions.
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