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Tatara Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge on Japan's Nishiseto Expressway, part of the route linking Honshu and Shikoku across the Seto Inland Sea. Opened in 1999, it connects Ikuchijima in Hiroshima Prefecture with Omishima in Ehime Prefecture and has an 890-metre main span. Its slender towers and long central span were designed to accommodate marine traffic while continuing the expressway's chain of island crossings.
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How long is the main span of the Tatara Bridge?
The Tatara Bridge has an 890-metre cable-stayed main span, connecting Ikuchijima in Hiroshima Prefecture with Omishima in Ehime Prefecture. When it opened in 1999, it was among the longest cable-stayed spans in the world.
What expressway route is the Tatara Bridge part of?
The Tatara Bridge is part of the Nishiseto Expressway, also known as the Shimanami Kaido, which links Honshu and Shikoku across the Seto Inland Sea. The route is famous among cyclists as one of Japan's premier long-distance cycling courses.
Can pedestrians and cyclists cross the Tatara Bridge?
Yes, the Tatara Bridge includes a lower deck for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Shimanami Kaido route. This makes it one of the few long cable-stayed bridges in Japan that accommodates non-motorized traffic alongside vehicles.
Has the Tatara Bridge's span record been surpassed since 1999?
Yes, the Tatara Bridge's 890-metre main span has since been exceeded by several cable-stayed bridges, including the Russky Bridge in Russia and the Sutong Bridge in China. However, it remains one of the longest cable-stayed spans in Japan.
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