Doesn’t the name \u516b\u702c\u6a4b ring beautifully? This bridge spans the Irumagawa River. It is an important route connecting Kawagoe City’s western area with the Kawagoe Interchange.
\u516b\u702c\u6a4b or Yaseohashi in Japanese is not just any bridge. It is a vital part of the general prefectural road Kawagoe Ogo Line. The bridge facilitates travel between Kawagoe’s western district and the Kawagoe Interchange. This makes it an important local connection.
Constructed in 1993 the \u516b\u702c\u6a4b stretches 239.20 meters. Its width spans 10.0 meters. It is made of simple non-composite steel girder.
From \u516b\u702c\u6a4b, the upstream view features a water pipe bridge. The downstream view reveals the Kanetsu Road Irumagawa Bridge.
If you look to the left bank of \u516b\u702c\u6a4b, you will spot a cycling road. On the right bank lies a clock monument.
Near the clock, wooden pillars stand silently. These pillars mark the former tracks of the Seibu Railway Yasuhara Line. This railway transported gravel extracted from the Irumagawa River. Today bridge piers also remain there. Access to the track site is prohibited.
The \u516b\u702c\u6a4b allows appreciation of the natural beauty and historical remnants. It is a reminder of the infrastructure that supports daily life. Take a moment to appreciate the views from \u516b\u702c\u6a4b.