HOKKAIDO, Jun 19 (News On Japan) –
The Taushubetsu River Bridge, an previous arch bridge from the previous National Railway Shihoro Line in Kamishihoro, Hokkaido, has as soon as once more begun to sink beneath the waters of Lake Nukabira this 12 months.
Known because the “phantom bridge” as a result of it seems and disappears relying on adjustments in water ranges attributable to snowmelt and electrical energy demand, the positioning stays a well-liked attraction for vacationers. On June nineteenth, below clear skies, the 130-meter-long bridge with its 11 arches stood out towards the backdrop of the Daisetsu mountain vary, drawing guests who eagerly pointed their cameras on the scene. The concrete railway bridge was accomplished in 1937 and ceased operation in 1955 following the development of Nukabira Dam for hydroelectric energy. In current years, its deterioration has been accelerating.
Source: Kyodo