Manseibashi

Mansei Bridge (万世橋, Manseibashi) is a concrete single arch bridge across the Kanda River in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The bridge carries National Route 17 across the Kanda River. Two public transport stations and a police station nearby are named after the bridge.[1]

Manseibashi
Manseibashi
Coordinates35°41′49.7″N 139°46′15.5″E
Carries National Route 17
CrossesKanda River
LocaleChiyoda, Tokyo
Maintained byMinistry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
History
Opened1930
Location

Various bridges made of wood or stone were the predecessors to the current bridge, which stands at the location of what was once one of Tokyo's city gates. The latest bridge was constructed in 1930.[2]

See also

References

  1. "万世橋" [Manseibashi]. Kotobank (in Japanese). Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. "Mansei Bridge". Structurae. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2020.


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