Hakata–Oshima Bridge

This bridge located along the Shimanami Kaido road connects Hakata‐cho, Imabari City to Miyakubo Town. It is actually comprised of two bridges; the Hakata Bridge that connects Hakata Island with Michika Island and the Oshima Bridge that connects Michika Island with Oshima Island. The total combined length is 1,230 meters. Built using the latest technologies at the time, such as the safety-focused direct hanging bridge erection method, the bridge entered into service in 1988. The know-how accumulated through its construction would later be leveraged in the construction of bridges such as the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.