2008.5.12
The 2007 Tanaka Award (Design and Construction Category) was awarded by the JSCE to the Shin-Toyo Bridge, a project co-planned by Nippon Engineering Consultants.
This award is given to recognize bridges or related structures which show excellence in planning, design, construction and/or aesthetics. The Shin-Toyo Bridge is a 105m long and 22m wide steel bridge connecting Adachi and Kita wards across the upstream area of the Sumida River. As befits this historically significant river, this bridge was designed for both beauty and the convenience of local residents using a new style, rarely seen elsewhere: a steel deck and box girder bridge with an arch-supported middle span. The bridge was planned with balance and conformity with the local scenery in mind, and everything from the overall shape of the arch to the tiniest details was considered in the design, with even traditional Japanese colors being used.
Location
Adachi to Kita Wards, Tokyo
Partners
Adachi Ward, Kita Ward, Urban Renaissance Independent Administrative Agency, Central Tokyo Branch
Structure
Upper Section: Simple Span Steel Box Girder + Arch Complex Bridge (Steel Deck)
Lower Section: (Framework)Reverse T-style Abutments, (Foundation) Center-bored Steel-Pipe Piles
Bridge Length
105m