2021 Shin-Aso-Ohashi Bridge in Japan

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This bridge opened in 2021 to replace a bridge that collapsed in 2016 due to a landslide caused by a 7.0 earthquake. [grapeejapan]

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New Aso Bridge, a Symbol of Technical Expertise in the Kumamoto Reconstruction

I have not found a photo of the old bridge while it was still intact.

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Not only did the landslide wipe out the bridge, it left a road and a railroad under a lot of debris. Also note that in the background that a smaller landslide undermined the road. I think the bridge in the upper-right corner among the text is the Aso Choyoo Bridge.

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These four construction techniques helped trim 16 months off the construction time.

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The landslide area is now a park.

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Below this photo of a visitor center sign is an English version of the content.

M O, May 2021

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[An article describing the construction]