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Civil Engineering Heritage of the Tadami Line

Civil Engineering Heritage

The Tadami Line Promotion Council—composed of Fukushima Prefecture and the municipalities along the line—had been working toward the Civil Engineering Heritage designation for a group of 17 railway facilities, including the bridges over the Tadami River. These facilities were officially designated as Recommended Civil Engineering Heritages on September 17, 2021.

Name

Tadami Line Railway Facilities

Reason for Selection

These are invaluable civil engineering heritages that serve as a lifeline connecting heavy snowfall areas and utilizing the regional resources of Fukushima and Niigata, while creating functional beauty and seasonal landscapes.

Japan Society of Civil Engineers
Selected Civil Engineering Heritage

This certification system was established in 2000 by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) to honor and contribute to the preservation of historical civil engineering structures.
Among existing civil engineering structures that have been in service for more than 50 years since their completion,

①Engineering Function
②Role Played in Society

③Engineers’ Dedication and Sense of Mission
④Potential for Community Development

These and other factors are taken into consideration in the designation.

The Appeal of the Tadami Line Civil Engineering Heritage

We will introduce the group of 17 railway facilities, including the bridges over the Tadami River, that have been designated as Civil Engineering Heritages.

Please watch it.

Tohoku University produced an animated video illustrating the deformation of the Daiichi Tadami River Bridge and the forces acting on its structural members.
The colors of the structural members indicate the forces acting on them.
Red：Tension　Blue：Compression
The video shows how various forces act on the components and that the bridge was constructed using advanced technology.
While enjoying the breathtaking view from the First Tadami River Bridge is important, it is also interesting to consider the physical forces acting upon the structure.

Produced by Isao Saiki, Department of Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University

Tadami Line Civil Engineering Heritage Designation Commemorative Lecture

To commemorate the designation of the Tadami Line’s railway facilities—including its iconic bridges—as a "Recommended Civil Engineering Heritage" to be preserved for future generations, an online lecture was held on February 23, 2022. What is it that makes these structures so captivating? We invite you to watch the video and discover the charm of the Tadami Line.

Tadami Line Civil Engineering Heritage Symposium

The Tadami Line Promotion Council—consisting of Fukushima Prefecture and the municipalities along the line—is working toward the "Recommended Civil Engineering Heritage" designation. Our goal is to highlight the academic significance of the Tadami Line’s railway facilities as modern civil engineering landmarks and to utilize them as valuable resources for both tourism and education.
On February 23, 2021, we hosted a symposium dedicated to the theme of the Tadami Line’s Civil Engineering Heritage. We invite you to watch the recording and learn more about these historic landmarks.