A Steel Truss Bridge over the Yusuhara River
The Taisho Bridge (Shimanto) (大正橋) is a steel road bridge of 1928 across the lowest reach of the Yusuhara River near its meeting with the Shimanto River, at Taisho, Shimanto Town, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture. It was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on March 7, 2008 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency for Cultural Affairs records a steel truss bridge of 3 spans, 138 metres long and 4.6 metres wide, registration number 39-0251, owned by Shimanto Town.
A Modern Bridge on the Yusuhara
According to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the Taisho Bridge (Shimanto) is the largest modern bridge on the Yusuhara River, a tributary that joins the Shimanto River a short way below it.
Value as a Registered Cultural Property
The Taisho Bridge (Shimanto) was registered as a structure contributing to the historic landscape of the country. The Agency for Cultural Affairs notes its standing as the largest modern bridge on the lowest reach of the Yusuhara River.
What to Look For
According to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the Taisho Bridge (Shimanto) is built of 3 Warren trusses of 150 feet each, and its granite end posts carry geometric ornament.
The 3 triangulated Warren trusses in a row over the river and the geometric ornament on the end posts are the highlights (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
The Taisho Bridge (Shimanto) is a road bridge owned by Shimanto Town (Agency for Cultural Affairs). Please watch for vehicles and pedestrians when viewing it.
It is at Taisho, Shimanto Town.
Q&A
- When was it built?
- In 1928 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What type of bridge is it?
- A steel bridge of 3 Warren trusses, each 150 feet long (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- How big is it?
- It is 138 metres long and 4.6 metres wide (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- Where is it?
- Over the lowest reach of the Yusuhara River, near where it joins the Shimanto River (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- When was the Taisho Bridge (Shimanto) registered?
- On March 7, 2008.
Basic Information
| Name | Taisho Bridge (Shimanto) (大正橋) |
|---|---|
| Location | Taisho, Shimanto Town, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2008/03/07 (Heisei 20) |
| Quantity | 1 structure |
| Dimensions | Steel truss bridge of 3 spans, length 138 metres, width 4.6 metres |
| Owner | Shimanto Town |
| Public Access | Road bridge (viewable when crossing) |
References
- Taisho Bridge (Shimanto) (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00006952
Last verified: 2026.10.14