description Hakucho Bridge Overview
The Hakucho Bridge is a three-span suspension bridge located in Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan. Opened to traffic in 1998, it spans the entrance to Muroran Port with a main span of 720 meters. The structure carries National Route 37 and features prominently in the local landscape due to its distinctly white-painted cables and towers. It was constructed to improve transportation efficiency and withstand the harsh winter conditions characteristic of the Hokkaido region.
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Where is the Hakucho Bridge?
The Hakucho Bridge spans the entrance to Muroran Port in Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan. It is a three-span suspension bridge and an important road link for the Muroran region.
How long is the Hakucho Bridge's main span?
Its central span is 720 metres, and the complete bridge is about 1,380 metres long. The bridge began service in June 1998. [Japanese infrastructure tourism information](https://www.mlit.go.jp/sogoseisaku/region/infratourism/en/pickup/hakucyo/index01.html)
Which road crosses the Hakucho Bridge?
The bridge carries National Route 37 across the entrance to Muroran Port. It was built as a major regional road connection in Hokkaido's cold and snowy environment.
Why is the Hakucho Bridge important to Muroran?
It became a major symbol of Muroran and was engineered for severe snowfall and cold-weather conditions. Its illuminated appearance also helped it become one of Japan's Night View Heritage sites in 2008.
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