Tokyo gateway bridge

I think that for who studies something related with architecture or engineer this bridge is beautiful, especially because it has some several structures against earthquakes, tsunamis and etc. The bridge was supposed to connect the city with th island that the Olimpic Games would happen, but then Japan lost it to Rio and the island became a park or something like that. I often went to Kaisai-rinkai-koen and saw this bridge during construction. I still like my version better. I like to see it personally, how can i get in this place, because Sunday are good weather here in Tokyo, can you give the Exact direction to reach this place?

Then basically head south. Very industrial round there though, so my advice would be to walk by the bay. A slightly longer route, but far more pleasant. Your email address will not be published. And can be walked across. So I did. Comments Nice pics… interesting bit of architecture..

If its bring used, it is indeed a smart spend. But good photos, as always, Mr Lee sir. Poor Gate Bridge. This bridge has a unique form because it stands very close to the Haneda Airport; there were limitations imposed on the height of the construction for the safety of the aircrafts, yet there was also the need to have enough bridge clearance for the safety of sailing vessels.

For these reasons, a truss structure was adopted because it does not require tall, main towers, as in the case for a suspension bridge. This structure demonstrates excellent stability and durability because the bridge can handle over 32, logistic vehicles a day. Also, the height from the ocean surface to the top of the bridge is equivalent to that of a story building. But after a careful restoration to its former glory, the bridge opened to the public in April There are actually two Tokiwa Bridges in Tokyo if you would only look at the English names.

Originally built in as a wooden bridge 10 meters wide, Tokiwa bridge connected Edo old name of Tokyo until and Asakusa. Initially named Ohashi big bridge or Asakusa-guchi-bashi bridge to go to Asakusa , this bridge received the name Tokiwa during the early Edo period Subsequently, the Tokiwa Bridge Gate Tokiwabashi Gate was built in together with the outer wall of Edo castle at the location of the bridge.

This further established Tokiwa as a major name in the history of Edo and subsequently Tokyo. During a period of rapid modernization that followed the Meiji Restoration , many western-style structures appeared all over the city.

The main octagonal pillars are made of white marble and the cast iron railings have an arabesque pattern, which was a pioneering design at the time. The carriageway in the middle separated the footpaths on both sides made of andesite , an extrusive volcanic rock of intermediate composition.