Eshima Ohashi Bridge Size report

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge is famous due to some stunning images and videos on the internet. The bridge spans Lake Nakaumi and connects Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, and Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture. Let's find out more interesting facts about the size and design of this bridge.

These photos and videos we found on the internet were TV commercials lauched by the car manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Co. The illusion in the ad leads viewers to believe that the bridge is extremely steep and dangerous. The company wants people to think the bridge is steep to demonstrate that its new car can travel safely on steep slopes. The truth is that the inclination of the bridge is not exceeded 6.1%.

Although it doesn't have a huge incline, in reality, it does give you a rollercoaster view when you are driving to pass the bridge. That's because any tilt will cause an optical effect that makes it appear taller than it is. Despite looking scary, the Eshima Ohashi Bridge is quite safe as a roadway.

Size and Design of the Eshima Ohashi Bridge

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge connects Sakaiminato City and Matsue City in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. It was built from 1997 to 2004. It is the "craziest bridge" in the world that has ever made a splash online. Since 2004, the Eshima Ohashi Bridge has become a popular tourist attraction with its own design features. The bridge is extremely steep if you overlook it from the Shimane side. The slope on the side of Sakaiminato City is about 6.1%, with a rise of about 6 meters for every 100 meters forward; the slope on the other side is about 5.1%. Moreover, only vehicles that weighed less than 14 tonnes were allowed on the bridge. So the number of vehicles traveling over the bridge was restricted to around 4000 daily.

Dimensions of the Eshima Ohashi Bridge

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge has a total length of about 1.700 meters, making it the largest in Japan. The section over the lake is about 1,446 meters and 11.3 meters wide. Its highest point stands about 44.7 meters above Lake Nakaumi, so ships of 5000 tons can pass through under the bridge. The bridge is a five-span steel structure, and the span combination is 55 + 150 + 250 + 150 + 55 meters.

Quick FactsSize
Total Length1.7 km (1.1 mi)
Width11.3 m (37 ft)
Height44.7 m (147 ft)
Longest Span250 m (820 ft)
Number of Span5

Final Words

The Enoshima Bridge can be reached by walking or bicycle after taking the train. From the middle of the huge bridge, you can see the mountains in the distance and the Island floating in the middle of the lake when the weather is clear. There are many monoculars and binoculars here, which are free for visitors. It is also popular as a beautiful cycling path. Going up the bridge from the Tottori prefecture side, after crossing the prefecture border, and going down, the scenery of the blue lake in front of you will be breathtaking.


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