Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori Bay Bridge
The Aomori Bay Bridge viewed from Aomori Station
Coordinates40°49′49″N 140°44′12″E / 40.8303°N 140.7367°E / 40.8303; 140.7367
CarriesFour lanes of automobile traffic for Aomori Port Road Route 2
LocaleAomori City, Aomori Prefecture (Aomori Bay–Aomori Port)
Characteristics
DesignInverted Y, Precast concrete Cable-stay (main span)
Total length1219.0 m (center span 498 m, land-side spans 721 m)
Width25 m
History
Engineering design byKaihatsu-Toranomon Consultant Co., LTD.
OpenedTo limited traffic in July 1992, to all traffic in July 1994
Location
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The Aomori Bay Bridge (青森ベイブリッジ, Aomori Bei Burijji) is a cable-stayed bridge in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was constructed in order to alleviate cargo ship traffic. It is a very notable part of Aomori's skyline.

40°49′49″N 140°44′12″E / 40.83028°N 140.73667°E / 40.83028; 140.73667