Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Tatara Bridge

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I found this draincover on Ikuchijima, Hiroshima Prefecture, and it depicts the Tatara Bridge which connects Ikuchijima with Omishima.

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Sunrise

When I took the photos it was the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world, with a central span of 890 metres, but last year a longer bridge was built over the Yangtze in China, and a soon to be completed bridge in Hong Kong will cause the Tatara bridge to drop to third.

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Sunset

The bridge is one of 10 that connects Honshu with Shikoku along the Nishiseto Expressway, also known as the Shimanami Kaido. Each bridge has a section for cyclists and for pedestrians, and the route has become a popular cycling destination with plenty of campsites and accomodations along the route.

2 comments:

  1. i am researching this bridge for my school project its beautiful

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  2. Study civil engineering in Brazil and I really liked that bridge.
    I'm thinking of doing a study on it but can not find the plants on the internet.
    If someone can send me would be very grateful.
    e-mail: mcb_8@hotmail.com
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    Ler foneticamente

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