Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, also called “Pearl Bridge”, is located in Japan and considered as Japan’s finest engineering feat. Akashi Kaiko Bridge is the world’s longest suspension bridge in the world with a length of 3911 meters (12,831 ft). The Akashi Kaiko Bridge acts as a link between the city of Kobe and Iwaya by crossing the Akashi strait. The construction was finished in a span of 12 years which actually begin in the year 1986 and completed in the year 1998. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge plays an important role in providing three routes across the Inland sea.
Architecture
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge uses one of the finest architecture and technology which consists of three spans. The Akashi Kaikyo Suspension Bridge is designed in such a manner where the earthquakes and harsh sea currents doesn’t damage the bridge. The Kobe earthquake on January 17, 1995 is the best example for this bridge’s efficiency.
History
Before the construction of the bridge, boats and ships (ferries) were used to carry passengers and vehicles across the Akashi strait. Akashi strait is an international waterway which is approximately 1500 meter wide shipping lane. Akashi strait waterway is also one of the dangerous waterways before the construction of Akashi Kaiko Bridge due to some severe storms. During the year 1955, a severe storm was experienced in which two ferries were sank resulting in the death of 168 people. As a result, the Japanese government planned to develop a suspension bridge to cross the strait. Originally, the plan was to construct a railway bridge along with a road bridge. But the construction was restricted to a road bridge only consisting of 6 lanes.
Tourism
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge was constructed in such an extent which also attracts tourism in Japan. Two amazing parks were built in the surroundings of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge for tourists. The two parks were named Maiko and Asagiri. The view from the park is a wonderful experience to the visitors as the view from there is absolutely magnificent. Both the parks can be reached by traveling through the coastal train line.
Pictures & Photos
Akashi Kaiko Bridge View From WaterPhoto by: wikipedia
View of the Bridge Directly From the RoadPhoto by: wikipedia
View of Akashi Kaikyo from an AirplanePhoto by: wikipedia
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Viewed from Water LevelPhoto by: wikipedia
Photo by: wikipedia
View of Akashi Kaikyo From the Ohkura BeachPhoto by: wikipedia
this bridge is gonna be blown up on the 23 of july 2014 :@
how wide
Why is that? is there terrorist attackers?
ov course threre is lol
why on earth would anybody want to blow up such a magnificent bridge?
why is it the worlds longest bridge and there is a bridge just like it
omg cool bridge
Actually pretty neat bridge
this bridge is poo compared to our bridge follow this link to see it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Jubilee_Bridge
we are even on the cheese advert! LOL
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what body of water is under the bridge!?!
Not Bad! Good Construction
This bridge is so huge! And it sucks to do math work aboout it!
this is a very magnificent bridge but i would like more information like when and why was it built, who built and designed it, or why is it famous, how long did it take to build how much weight can it hold just little things like that would educate people and help me on my homework!!!
I love this bridge ….. why is it going to be blown up ??? :/
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why is this bridge gonna be blown up????!?
This bridge is very interesting however I need to find a website that shows all the measurements inc. how high the towers are! Damn assignments. But such a beautiful bridge anyway…
to pauly d, the akashi kaikyo bridge is the worlds longest suspension bridge in the world, it holds three world records, the highest at 280 meters above sea level, the foundations are 70 meters deep into the sea, the central span is 1911 meters long, it was originally 1910 meters, but then the kobe earthquake in 1995 extended the distance between the two towers one meter, so the bridge had to be redesigned ending up in 1911 meters at the center, it was built because in 1955 two ferries carrying 168 children collided with another ferry and sank killing all 168 children and adults, the goverment the started planning for the bridge , and after 30 years of investigating new technologies construction began in 1988 and the bridge was finished in 1998,the bridge was designed by the honshu shikoku bridge authority, and this bridge authorrity was created by mokoto kitagagwa with the mission of building the impossible, the bridge used 181 thousand tonnes of steel, and one million four hundred thousand cubic meters of concrete in addition to specially designed roadway that can withstand winds of up to 290 km per hour. pretty amazing uh?. good luck!!!
to pauly d, you can also check the documentary about this bridge at discovery channel or youtube , under big bigger biggest bridge. good luck!!!!
how much did it cost to build
this is so kool
WOW. !! THIS is really awesome. !!
God is powerful, he who provided this kind of knowledge.
It’s all above imagination.
May His name be exalted forever through Jesus!
May God bless everyone who contributed to this amazing work!
I would like to emulate too!!!!!!!!!
this is a fantastic bridge
how high and how wide is it
i need dimensions 4 my project
Wow. Magnificent really!
A reality work of art.. =D
omg shuddup this bridge will not blow up… i dont kno much countries that hate japan, nor wud i think the counrty itself wud want to destruct one of its most important structures. sayonara
Godzilla is going to destroy this bridge.