Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
NBI
Structurae ID
20000001
Global Region
Asia
Country
Japan
State/Province
Hyogo
City
Kobe
Crossing
Akashi Strait
Lat/Lon
34.61600/135.02000
Construction
1988 - 1998
Age
25
Design life
Designer/Cosultant
Total Length
3911
Maximum Span
1991
Usage
Road
Health
Good
Cable
Steel
Deck
Steel
Pier
Steel
Reconstruction
No
Year Reconstructed
Modifications
Yes
Monitoring
Yes
Notes
Earthquake moved towers 1 m further apart during construction. Maintenance walkway present, but no footpath.
