Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
A three-span suspension bridge across the Akashi Strait.
Project at a glance
| Location | Akashi Strait, Kobe to Awaji Island, Japan |
|---|---|
| Owner / agency | Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company |
| Completed / opened | 1998 |
| Sector | Bridges |
| Total length | 3,911 m |
| Centre span | 1,991 m |
| Type | Three-span, two-hinged suspension bridge with stiffening truss |
Construction technology used
- Suspension bridge with a steel truss stiffening girder.
Key facts
- Construction ran from May 1988 to April 1998; opened to traffic on 5 April 1998.
Learn the engineering behind it
- Cable stayed and suspension bridges · Bridge Engineering
- Long span aerodynamics · Bridge Engineering
- Mechanics of cables and arches · Engineering Mechanics
Sources
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Author: Indiacon. Last reviewed 24 Oct 2026. Educational summary; not an official project document.