Aigi Bridge

What it is

• A truss bridge spanning the Kiso River between Aichi and Gifu prefectures
• Opened in 1969 to replace the former Kusai Ferry service
• Part of Prefectural Route 17 with one lane of traffic in each direction
• The closest bridge to the JASDF Gifu Air Base

What to see

• A 610.4 meter long steel truss structure crossing the water
• Sidewalks spanning the 8.1 meter width for pedestrians to cross
• The filming location used in the movie A Long Walk
• Views of the Kiso River from the border of two prefectures

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.