Post on 30-Dec-2015
Quick FactsQuick Facts
Nicknamed the “Pearl Bridge”Nicknamed the “Pearl Bridge” Located over the Akashi Straight Located over the Akashi Straight
in Japanin Japan 24,901 cars pass over it every day 24,901 cars pass over it every day Groundbreaking in 1986Groundbreaking in 1986 Opened April 5, 1998Opened April 5, 1998 This bridge is This bridge is HUGEHUGE
Current RecordsCurrent Records
Longest Spanning Suspension Longest Spanning Suspension Bridge in the WorldBridge in the World
Tallest Towers of any Suspension Tallest Towers of any Suspension Bridge in the WorldBridge in the World
Largest Anchorage Foundation of Largest Anchorage Foundation of any Suspension Bridge in the any Suspension Bridge in the WorldWorld
Most Expensive Suspension Bridge Most Expensive Suspension Bridge Ever BuiltEver Built
Technological Technological AdvancesAdvances Dampers Built into the TowersDampers Built into the Towers Special Paint CoatingsSpecial Paint Coatings New Type of Concrete in the New Type of Concrete in the
AnchoragesAnchorages New Material for the Wiring in the New Material for the Wiring in the
CablesCables New Wind Tunnel Built Specifically for New Wind Tunnel Built Specifically for
Testing a Model of the BridgeTesting a Model of the Bridge Vertical Stabilizer Used for BalanceVertical Stabilizer Used for Balance