Chikugo River Lift Bridge
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The is a vertical lift railway bridge across the Chikugo River
in Kyūshū
, Japan
. It was completed in 1935. The bridge has a total length of 507.2 metres (1,664 ft), with a moveable span of 24.2 metres (79.4 ft) long and a vertical rise of 23 metres (75.5 ft). It links Ōkawa, Fukuoka
with Morodomi, Saga
, and previously was part of the Saga Railway Line. When that line ceased operation in 1987 the bridge was closed to traffic. In 1996 it was reopened for pedestrians in response to requests from the public.
A precision miniature model of the bridge, which describes its structure, was exhibited at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne (1937)
. Today this model is on display at the Railway Museum (Saitama).
The bridge was designated an Important Cultural Property
in 2003, and in 2007 it was included in the Mechanical Engineering Heritage
as item No.23.
Chikugo River
The flows through Kumamoto, Ōita, Fukuoka and Saga prefectures in Japan. With a total length of , it is the longest river on Kyūshū. It flows from Mount Aso and empties into the Ariake Sea. It is also nicknamed "Chikushijirō"...
in Kyūshū
Kyushu
is the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. Its alternate ancient names include , , and . The historical regional name is referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands....
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. It was completed in 1935. The bridge has a total length of 507.2 metres (1,664 ft), with a moveable span of 24.2 metres (79.4 ft) long and a vertical rise of 23 metres (75.5 ft). It links Ōkawa, Fukuoka
Okawa, Fukuoka
is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of October 1, 2007, the city has an estimated population of 38,374 and the density of 1,140 persons per km². The total area is 33.61 km².The city was founded on April 1, 1954. The name means 'big river'.-Geography:...
with Morodomi, Saga
Morodomi, Saga
was a town located in Saga District, Saga, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,984 and a density of 997.00 persons per km². The total area was 12.02 km²....
, and previously was part of the Saga Railway Line. When that line ceased operation in 1987 the bridge was closed to traffic. In 1996 it was reopened for pedestrians in response to requests from the public.
A precision miniature model of the bridge, which describes its structure, was exhibited at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne (1937)
Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne (1937)
The Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne was held from May 25 to November 25, 1937 in Paris, France...
. Today this model is on display at the Railway Museum (Saitama).
The bridge was designated an Important Cultural Property
Important Cultural Properties of Japan
The term is often shortened into just are items officially already classified as Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs and judged to be of particular importance to the Japanese people....
in 2003, and in 2007 it was included in the Mechanical Engineering Heritage
Mechanical Engineering Heritage (Japan)
The is a list of sites, landmarks, machines, and documents that made significant contributions to the development of mechanical engineering in Japan. Items in the list are certified by the .- Overview :...
as item No.23.