Bridge in Japan (Really Unbelievable)

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Ramesh, G (जी रमेश)

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Nov 4, 2015, 4:25:39 AM11/4/15
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Bridge in Japan (Really Unbelievable)



This is the Eshima Ohashi bridge in Japan.  It’s the third largest rigid-frame bridge in the world at 44 metres tall.  And judging by its looks, it would also probably qualify as the world’s scariest too.


The mile-long bridge was built on the banks of Lake Nakaumi, connecting the cities of Matsue and Sakaiminato.  If you’re wondering why it looks more like a rollercoaster (or should I say, road-ER coaster) than a bridge, it’s because it was designed to be high enough to let ships pass underneath.


It has a gradient of 5.1 percent on the Tottori Prefecture side and 6.1 percent on the Shimane Prefecture side, making its slope look like the apex of a roller coaster.  In addition to wearing a seat belt, you might  want to bring a barf bag when driving along this road and I guess if your brakes fail, you can go swimming!!!

 

 

 

THEY HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!

 






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