April 5, 1998 (, March ninth day), Tiger years, the longest suspension bridge in the world - Japan's Akashi Strait Bridge opened to traffic. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan,



1998 April 5, 2011, the world's longest suspension bridge - Japan Akashi Strait Bridge opened to traffic, the Crown Prince of Japan and his wife attended the opening ceremony.
Akashi Strait Bridge is located in the Japanese city of Kobe with Awaji Island, a total length of 3911 meters, the main pier span of 1991 meters, breaking the British Han Pakistan Bridge spans 1410 meters world record. The two main piers altitude of 297 meters, the basis of 80 meters in diameter, the water part of high-6O meters. The two main rope each about 4000 meters, 1.12 meters in diameter, composed of 290 thin steel cable, weighing about 50,000 tons. Akashi Strait Bridge commenced in May 1988, was completed in March 21 this year.