Minato Bridge

bridge, Ōsaka-Amagasaki, Japan

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The Minato Bridge, completed in 1974, is a significant cantilever truss bridge located in Osaka, Japan. It spans 502 meters (1,673 feet), making it one of the world's longest-spanning bridges of its type. This bridge connects the city of Osaka with neighboring Amagasaki. It represents Japan's advancements in bridge engineering, particularly in the use of steel for long-span structures, which became prominent in the 1970s.1

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In 1974 the Minato Bridge, linking the city of Ōsaka with neighboring Amagasaki, became one of the world’s longest-spanning cantilever truss bridges, at 502 meters (1,673 feet). In 1989 two other impressive and innovative bridges were completed for the purpose of carrying major highways over the port facilities…
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In 1974 the Minato Bridge, linking the city of Ōsaka with neighboring Amagasaki, became one of the world’s longest-spanning cantilever truss bridges, at 502 meters (1,673 feet). In 1989 two other impressive and innovative bridges were completed for the purpose of carrying major highways over the port facilities…
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