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All About Japan's "Roller Coaster" Bridge
21 May 2024
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A video of Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan, also known as "Roller Coaster Bridge" due to its steep incline, is going viral on social media
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Connecting the cities of Eshima in Shimane Prefecture and Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, the 1.7-km-long bridge spans Lake Nakaumi
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The bridge serves as a crucial artery for transportation in the region
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The footage shows cars driving up and down the bridge that appears to have a very sharp incline
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Often dubbed the world's scariest bridge, Eshima Ohashi has been a popular tourist attraction since its construction in 2004
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It is the largest rigid-frame bridge in Japan and the third-largest of its kind in the world
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The design, which allows for a steep incline, was necessitated by the need to allow large ships to pass underneath without disrupting road traffic
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This incline reaches a gradient of 6.1% on the Tottori side and 5.1% on the Shimane side, giving it the appearance of a daunting ascent
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The bridge gained significant attention after appearing in a series of commercials
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The bridge's unique design has also made it a favourite among automobile enthusiasts and cyclists looking for a challenging route
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