Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori Bay Bridge
The Aomori Bay Bridge viewed from Aomori Station
Coordinates40°49′49″N 140°44′12″E / 40.8303°N 140.7367°E / 40.8303; 140.7367
CarriesFour lanes of automobile traffic for Aomori Port Road Route 2
LocaleAomori City, Aomori Prefecture (Aomori Bay–Aomori Port)
Characteristics
DesignInverted Y, Precast concrete Cable-stay (main span)
Total length1219.0 m (center span 498 m, land-side spans 721 m)
Width25 m
History
Engineering design byKaihatsu-Toranomon Consultant Co., LTD.
OpenedTo limited traffic in July 1992, to all traffic in July 1994
Location
Interactive map of Aomori Bay Bridge

The Aomori Bay Bridge (青森ベイブリッジ, Aomori Bei Burijji) is a cable-stayed bridge in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was constructed in order to alleviate cargo ship traffic. It is a very notable part of Aomori's skyline.

40°49′49″N 140°44′12″E / 40.83028°N 140.73667°E / 40.83028; 140.73667