Bandai Bridge

What it is

• A reinforced concrete arch bridge spanning the Shinano River in Niigata City.
• The current third-generation structure was completed in June 1929.
• A designated Important Cultural Property of Japan since 2004.
• A vital link connecting the Niigata Station area to the Furumachi district.

What to see

• Six elegant arches spanning a total length of 306.9 meters.
• Decorative granite panels covering the sides of the bridge structure.
• Four vehicle lanes and two dedicated pedestrian paths for crossing.
• Foundations built using early twentieth-century pneumatic caisson technology.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.