Megami Ōhashi Bridge. — Attraction in Nagasaki

The Megami Ohashi Bridge, a prominent structure in Nagasaki, Japan, stands out as the longest cable-stayed bridge on Kyushu Island. Completed and opened to the public on December 11, 2005, it spans 1289 meters, with the main bridge stretching 880 meters. This architectural marvel was designed to alleviate traffic congestion, efficiently linking the southern and western parts of Nagasaki City. Recognized for its aesthetic appeal, the bridge is notably illuminated at night and has been designated as a Japan Night View Heritage site, enhancing its prominence as a...

I first saw the Magamio Bridge from the Seaside Park in the evening of Nov 24, 2018. And then passed under it to and from Gunkanshima in the morning of Nov 25, 2018 and then from Mount Inasa at night. The last time I watched it was from Glover Garden on the eve of my departure ie...

長崎港の入り口に架けられた斜張橋で、2005年12月11日に供用が開始されました。長崎港は豪華客船の寄港が多く、そのため桁下高（桁下から計画高水位までの距離）が65mとかなりの高さに設定されています。ちなみに船舶のエアードラフト（喫水線から最高端の距離）はクイーンエリザベス一世号で59m、旧日本海軍の戦艦大和が約45m（軍の機密事項だったためおおよその数値）ですから、たいていの船舶はここを通過できます。ただ2023年に呉で進水したコンテナ船「ONE INSPIRATION」のエアードラフトは73.5mなので通過はできません。なおベイブリッジの桁下高は55ｍ、関門橋は61ｍ、大鳴門橋が41mですから、「ONE...