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| Boat View, Jan 2016 |
East Part:
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| Boat View, Jan 2016 |
Heather Ruso posted three photos with the comment: "Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo. The train takes you across with amazing views. It’s even more spectacular at night when it’s all lit up."
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For bridges that are high enough to clear shipping lanes, the approaches can be a challenge. Here a loop was used to gain elevation.
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| gov, Photo: Bureau of Port and Harbor The bridge opened in 1993. "The bridge, spanning a total length of 798 meters [half mile], features a two-layer structure: the upper deck accommodates the Metropolitan Expressway, while the lower deck is designated for general roads, pedestrian walkways, and the New Transit Yurikamome line." The height of the towers was restricted because of the nearby Tokyo International Airport. |
A lot of sources make a big deal about the solar-powered lighting, but the towers are normally white. They are lit up in rainbow colors during holidays.
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| JapanTravel, Photo: Under the Bridge – Balint Földesi / CC BY 2.0 It connects the man-made island Odaiba with downtown Tokyo. |
The normal illumination:
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| JapanWonderTravel The 126m (413') tall towers hold the decks 52.4m (172') above the water. |
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| 1 of 6 construction photos on shutoko |
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