Sanin Line Yobe Bridge (unknown date)
Amarube Railway bridge in Kinosaki, Hyogo, Japan. The Amarube Railway bridge on the Sanin Main Line opened in 1912 (Meiji 45) after 2 years of construction by 250,000 workers at a cost of 330,000 yen. Designed by Seiichi Furukawa, an engineer of the Ministry of Rail Roads, the 41m-high and 310m-long railway bridge was the biggest bridge in Asia at the time. Early 20th century postcard.