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The northern terminus of the Akashi Strait Bridge in Terumi ward, southern Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, west-central Japan. The bridge spans the Akashi Strait and links Awaji Island to Honshu.
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Tower Bridge
double-leaf drawbridge
Chicago: Wabash Avenue Bridge
Portugalete, Spain
swing bridge
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Golden Gate Bridge
Joseph B. Strauss
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The northern terminus of the Akashi Strait Bridge in Terumi ward, southern Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, west-central Japan. The bridge spans the Akashi Strait and links Awaji Island to Honshu.
Bridge Quiz