"The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge," Japan

Wonders of Asia, "The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge," Japan

• The Akashi- Kaiko suspension bridge is the largest bridge in the world. It spans the most heavily trafficked stretch of water in Japan. The Akashi straits between the main island of Honshu and the smaller Shikoku. 

• The harbor of the bustling city of Kobe on the Island of Honshu.
• In 1995 a large part of the city of Kobe was destroyed by an earthquake. The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge withstood the disaster.​

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• The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge at night. At first glance, the filigree superstructure gives the impression of fragility, despite the massive weight of the bridge. 

Important FACTS to remember of "The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge", Japan part of continent Asia. ​

❤️Location- The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge crosses the Akashi Straits.
❤️The cornerstone was laid in-April 1986, with construction beginning in May 1988 and completed in April 1998.
​❤️Size-The bridge's total length is 12,831 ft, with a central span of 6,532 ft and a height of 928 ft.
❤️Size of the suspension cables-Each suspension cable is 13,000 ft long with a diameter of over 3ft. The space between the suspension cables is 115 ft. The suspended roadbed hangs 233 ft above the sea. It weights over 120,000 tons.

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