Both before and after the Second World War, the Shin-Chifunebashi Bridge was loved by citizens as the first Shinsaibashi Bridge. This bridge is now used as the Ryokuchi-Nishibashi Bridge in Tsurumi-Ryokuchi Park. Now, let’s take a look at the history of the first Shinsaibashi Bridge. The first iron bridge erected in Osaka was the Koraibashi Bridge, followed by the Shinsaibashi Bridge over the Nagahori River in March 1873. Constructed in Germany, the Shinsaibashi Bridge was the fifth iron bridge built in Japan. Featuring a huge, arch-shaped beam to support the main part with a size of 37.1 m in length and 5.2 m in width, the Western-style, modern structure was popular among people in Osaka in those days.
In 1909, a new Shinsaibashi Bridge replaced the original one, with the original bridge used as the Sakaigawa Bridge, arching over the Sakai River. Subsequently, in April 1928, the bridge began to be used as the Shin-Chifunebashi Bridge in Owada, Nishiyodogawa Ward.
In those days, featuring the former National Road No. 2, the area was prosperous as a hub connecting Osaka and Kobe. As the Shin-Chifunebashi Bridge, the bridge continued to be used even during the period of turmoil during and after the war. However, with the progress of the times, the Owada River was filled in, and the bridge was removed in March 1971. Thus, the first Shinsaibashi Bridge continued to be used as a general road bridge for about 100 years. In this history, the period of use as the Shin-Chifunebashi Bridge was longest.
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