1. In which country is the longest suspension bridge in Asia located?
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is located in Hyogo Prefecture, connecting Kobe City with Awaji Island. With a total length of 3,911 meters, it is the longest suspension bridge in Asia.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, spanning the Akashi Strait, is part of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway and connects to Shikoku Island. When it opened in 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge held the record for the world's longest suspension bridge. This record is now held by another bridge.
2. In what year was the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge opened to traffic?
- 1988
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- 1993
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- 1998
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- 2003
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According to Japan Travel , the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge opened in 1998 after a construction period of about a decade. The bridge was built to replace the ferry service that previously connected Kobe with Awaji Island. Ferry travel was often disrupted by storms in the Akashi Strait, making the need for a more stable transportation route urgent.
3. What other nickname is the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge known by?
- Sun Bridge
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- Dragon Bridge
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- Pearl Bridge
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- Diamond Bridge
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The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is nicknamed the Pearl Bridge due to its striking appearance. The structure is also illuminated by approximately 1,600 lights, creating a lighting system visible from many areas around the bay.
4. What natural conditions was the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge designed to withstand?
- Earthquakes, strong winds, and tsunamis.
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- Volcanic eruptions, avalanches, and flash floods.
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- Snowstorms, frost, and drought.
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- Sandstorms, tornadoes, and landslides
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The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge was built in an area prone to earthquakes and frequently affected by strong winds. The structure was designed with engineering solutions to increase its resistance to earthquakes, strong winds, and tsunamis. It is also a prime example of the advancements in Japanese bridge construction technology.
5. In which country is the world's longest suspension bridge located?
- Türkiye
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- France
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- Japan
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- America
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The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, inaugurated on March 18, 2022, in northwestern Türkiye, is currently the world's longest suspension bridge in terms of main span. The bridge connects Gelibulu in the European part of Turkey with Lapseki in the Asian part, spanning the Dardanelles Strait.
The bridge has a main span of 2,023 meters, 32 meters longer than Japan's Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which previously held the record. Construction began in 2017, contributing to a 93% reduction in travel time across the Dardanelles Strait.