If you drive your car or take the bus every day, you most likely have to go over a bridge every now and then. Of course, you probably don’t cross those which cause terrible vomiting, tremors and dizziness on a regular basis. However, if you still find something you don’t like about the bridges you use every day, then you might appreciate them a bit more after seeing the structures on this list. Some bridges oscillate, while others are too steep, but they all share something in common – they are among the world’s scariest bridges.
Royal Gorge Bridge, Colorado
This extreme suspension bridge is the highest in the US and its history is pretty interesting as well. It was built back in 1929, but it had no cables for wind stabilization even 50 years after it was constructed! Since then, this bridge has turned into a tourist attraction and there is even a cable car for those brave souls.
Royal Gorge Bridge, Colorado
Monkey Bridge, Vietnam
This bridge isn’t the only one of its kind in Vietnam. As a matter of fact, a number of them can be found in the Mekong Delta. Despite the fact that one might think only a monkey would be able to cross this kind of structure, the inhabitants of this region actually use these bridges, which have become a popular crossing point. The monkey bridge is commonly made of one piece of bamboo and earned its name from the funny posture that people need to adopt whenever they cross it.
Monkey Bridge, Vietnam
Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Pakistan
Crossing this bridge that is full of holes isn’t for the faint of heart. It isn’t called the world’s most dangerous bridge for no reason. Located in Pakistan, this structure is among the most frightening bridges in the world. If you slip through the huge cracks, you will fall into the raging waters of Hunza River below. Not only that, the last bridge’s shredded remains are still hanging beside it…creepy!
Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Pakistan
Seven Mile Bridge, Florida
Technically, the new Seven Mile Bridge is the second of this type of bridge, but the first one was decommissioned because it sagged and boats could not pass through. While the new bridge may not look too scary, just imagine driving through the structure during the hurricanes that strike Florida…
Seven Mile Bridge, Florida
Deception Pass Bridge, Washington
You might think that it doesn’t seem really scary driving across this fog-covered bridge, but what about walking on the pedestrian walkway that is 180 feet high? This pair of bridges connect Fidalgo Island and Whidbey Island, but before the construction of these structures, the only way to get to the islands was to take a ferry. It’s safe to say that some people would rather go for the boat trips than use the wobbly bridge…
Deception Pass Bridge, Washington
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Louisiana
This monstrosity is the world’s longest bridge to cross and it is just 16 feet above the water. As you start traveling across it, bid the land behind you farewell. This structure was built during the 1950’s in order to connect Mandeville and Metairie. Since then, it has remained to be among the world’s scariest bridges.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Louisiana
Canopy Walk, Ghana
This is not your typical walk in the forest. Suspended in the air at the height of 40 feet, this bridge offers visitors the chance to walk through trees! You might come across different animals, such as birds and monkeys, so it’s basically not only the bridge that is scary! What’s more, if you’re scared, you cannot just turn around and run as the bridge is more than 1000 feet long!
Canopy Walk, Ghana
Langkawi Sky Bridge, Malaysia
The airlift hovers 400 feet above the ground and has been closed quite a number of times for maintenance, but it is now completely accessible to the public. If you’re wondering why it was closed for two years, according to the rumors about Langkawi’s small resort, the closure was due to the possibility of the bridge collapsing…
Langkawi Sky Bridge, Malaysia
Mount Titlis, Switzerland
Does the idea of slowly swinging in the breeze at a height of roughly 3000 metres while overlooking the Swiss Alps frighten you? It would be a bit surprising if you answered no. Anyway, a lot of enthusiastic visitors and skiers cross this structure every year when they go to the famous mountains. Apparently, these people have nothing to worry because this bridge is among the world’s safest.
Mount Titlis, Switzerland
Vitim River Bridge, Russia
Only a few people have ever successfully crossed this shaky bridge. As you can see, there isn’t any guardrail. In addition, a lot of boards are missing and during particular times of the year, you will also have to consider the ice. Therefore, cross it at your own risk.
Vitim River Bridge, Russia
Puente de Ojuela, Mexico
For the mining community below, this bridge used to be very practical. However, these days, the structure is solely used by pedestrians since a car or truck would probably not reach the other side in one piece if it were to venture on it… Just recently, it has been dubbed one of the world’s most dangerous roads, which has made it a popular tourist attraction.
Puente de Ojuela, Mexico
Pont Quepos, Costa Rica
If this bridge earned the nickname “Bridge of Death” from the locals, chances are it’s for good reason! There are a lot of missing boards in the structure, which left large gaps on both sides of the bridge.
Pont Quepos, Costa Rica
Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Florida
Originally built in 1987, this bridge was intended to replace the other one that was destroyed when a big oil tanker and a wharf collided, killing 35 people back in 1980. After what happened, the bridge suffered a lot of stigmatization. It also didn’t help that since its construction, over 200 people have committed suicide on it.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Florida
Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Japan
Have you ever tried riding a roller coaster while inside a car? If you’re wondering what that feels like, head over to Japan and try venturing onto this bridge. It has a 6.1% slope and it is 144 feet high. If that doesn’t frighten you, good for you because we are not going anywhere near that bridge.
Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Japan
Bridge of Immortals, Huang Shang China
Crossing this mountainous bridge definitely requires a lot of courage but if you do it, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the mountains and a chance to look down on clouds like a god. One more thing you have to be aware of, though, is that the trail that leads to the bridge could be more frightening.
Bridge of Immortals, Huang Shang China
Montenegro rainforest, Costa Rica
Discovering one of the most diverse tropical forests in the world is definitely better if you are surrounded by trees. However, watch your step because there are missing boards and you might fall through the gaps. Ending up on ground of the rainforest is not fun.
Montenegro rainforest, Costa Rica
U Bein Bridge, Myanmar
If you’re wondering if this bridge is under construction, the answer is it’s not. It just looks like it is. With the one kilometre long pier extending over the water, it is not a surprise that this bridge is now such a popular tourist attraction.
U Bein Bridge, Myanmar
Storseisundet Bridge, Norway
In some ways, it looks like the bridge is collapsing, but you have to try it to believe it!
If you like the sensation of your heart palpitating right before the roller coaster train descends on a steep incline, then this unique bridge in Norway is perfect for you. In some ways, the bridge looks like it is collapsing, but it’s one of those things that you have to try to believe!
Storseisundet Bridge, Norway
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, North Ireland
Hanging 30 metres over the rocks, the water and the beach, this bridge is extremely terrifying that some people who cross it in order to see the lovely island refuse to cross the bridge again to get back. What’s more, you have to pay a crossing fee to use the bridge!
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, North Ireland
Sidu River Bridge, China
This steel tilting bridge is known as the world’s highest bridge and connects Shanghai and Chongqing. It was built in 2009 for just US$100 million. This bridge does not only offer a magnificent view of the valley below but it is also among the strongest bridges that have ever been built.
Sidu River Bridge, China
Mekong River Crossing (China)
The Mekong River is an enormous river that stretches across six countries in Asia – China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The condition of the river water can fluctuate from raging rapids to calm. This photo shows a man using the wires to get across the river with extremely choppy waters. Crossing our fingers that he is great at slack-lining because if not, he will be in deep waters, quite literally.
Mekong River Crossing (China)
Millau Viaduct (France)
The Millau Viaduct is Europe’s largest cable-stayed bridge and the world’s tallest bridge as it stands at a towering height of 1,125 feet and is 105 feet wide and over 8,000 feet long. It crosses the gorge in Tarn in Southern France and it was constructed from 2001 until 2004. Because of potential winds with the highest possible speed of 151 kilometers per hour, they installed side screens to reduce the wind’s effect by 50%. Back in 2006, the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering gave the Outstanding Structure Award to the Millau Viaduct.
Millau Viaduct (France)
Iya Kazurabashi Bridge (Japan)
In this picture, it’s clear to see that everyone is holding on to the Iya Kazurabashi bridge which dates back to the 1300s. It is located in the Iya Valley and sits above the river of Iya-gawa in Tokushima, Japan. This bridge has wooden planks connected to each other with mountain vines. Historically, it is very significant, but perhaps the safety in renovations and modernization needs to be considered, so cross it at your own risk and just make sure that you hold on tight.
Iya Kazurabashi Bridge (Japan)
Mystery Bridge (Indonesia)
We’re not even sure why anyone is crossing this bridge seeing as it’s hanging on its side and it looks like it’s about to give up on life. This bridge seems to be a distant relative of the ‘Indo Board,’ a device used by skateboarders and surfers to develop balance. Basically, they try to balance a board without wheels on a foam cylinder while making sure they don’t touch the floor. In comparison, professional ‘indo-boarders’ wouldn’t really fare well on this Indonesian bridge.
Mystery Bridge (Indonesia)
Trift Bridge (Switzerland)
Located near Gadmen in the Swiss Alps, the beauty of this bridge is apparent to everyone – those who are afraid of heights and those who are not. It is suspended at 558 feet over Switzerland’s glaciers and 328 feet above sea level. This bridge was constructed back in 2004, but struggled with upholding really windy conditions. Fortunately, stabilizing cables were added in 2009 in order to ensure safer conditions for the brave and daring souls who decide to cross the bridge.
Trift Bridge (Switzerland)
Hanging Bridge Of Ghasa (Nepal)
Similar to a lot of crossings in Nepal, this hanging bridge is used by humans and animals. They have been using this bridge for decades in spite of its questionability under windy and rainy conditions. Every day, cattle and donkeys travel across this bridge that is hanging very high above the river valley. Fortunately, there are high side rails that protect those people brave enough to cross the bridge.
Hanging Bridge Of Ghasa (Nepal)
U Bein Bridge (Myanmar)
Built in 1850, the U Bein Bridge stretches for about three fourth of a mile over the Taungthaman Lake. It is made from teak, a tropical hardwood tree and is really dangerous since there aren’t any side rails and there isn’t anything to hold on to when you walk across. What’s more, falling is not the only thing you’ll have to worry about because in recent years, the bridge has become a crime hotspot as well. Policemen are now guarding the bridge to protect passersby and tourists.
U Bein Bridge (Myanmar)
Root Bridges (India)
These bridges can teach the world a thing or two because they were not actually built but grown from material that is found in nature. The bridges were “constructed” using the tangled roots of a tree found in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills called Ficus elastica, a rubber tree that produces secondary roots higher up its trunk. The tribes of War-Khasis and War-Jaintias, who are closely related, learned to guide the roots and vines of the trees to the right direction to use them to create the spectacular pathways and bridges through the forest and over rivers.
Root Bridges (India)
Taman Negara Canopy Walkway (Malaysia)
The Taman Negra Canopy Walkway is the longest of its kind, stretching over 1,700 feet, and hangs 130 feet above the ground. This bridge has become one of the top tourist attractions in Malaysia. Cross the walkway only if you feel super brave and try not to look down.
Taman Negara Canopy Walkway (Malaysia)
Keshwa Chaca Bridge (Peru)
If you guessed that this bridge is made of woven grass, then you are right. However, if you are questioning its reliability, you don’t actually need to since it has stood the test of time, having been built by the Incas 500 years ago. A lot of work went into the construction of this bridge and many people were involved, like the women who first had to braid smaller, thinner ropes and the men who then used the small ropes to braid larger support cables. Known for being the last structure from Incan engineering, the Keshwa Chaca Bridge is quite impressive for holding out through the many years.
Keshwa Chaca Bridge (Peru)
Longjiang Suspension Bridge (China)
Also known as the Long River Bridge, the Longjiang Suspension Bridge can be found outside of the city of Baoshan and connects Baoshan to the city of Tengchong in west Yunnan. The highest and tallest suspension bridge in Asia, its construction was very intricate and was only completed in 2016, after five years. Stretching over 3,900 feet and suspended 920 feet above the river, it is among the world’s longest and tallest bridges. Before it was constructed, locals needed to take a detour of 8.4 miles to get to Tengchong from Baishan – what an inconvenience!
Longjiang Suspension Bridge (China)
Capilano Suspension Bridge (Canada)
The Capilano Suspension Bridge sits 230 feet above the waters of the Capilano River in Northern Vancouver. Stretching 460 feet, the bridge gets approximately 800,000 visitors in a year, which isn’t really surprising given the area it is located in. It was originally built in 1889 by the Scottish civil engineer George Grant Mackay and was sold twice before Rae Mitchell bought and renovated the entire bridge during the mid-1950s. Fun fact: this bridge has been the setting of episodes of different T.V. series, such as MacGyver, The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, Sliders, and Psych.
Capilano Suspension Bridge (Canada)
Ai Petri Bridge (Ukraine)
With amazing views all around, this bridge sits high up in Ukraine’s mountains and crosses over a canyon that is 4,200 feet deep. It connects two of the many peaks of the Crimean Mountains. The bridge actually gets plenty of fog and wind because of the area it is situated in. Even on quite a calm day, you should be careful when crossing over the gigantic canyon because the bridge still has the tendency to shake as you walk across it.
Ai Petri Bridge (Ukraine)
Suspension Glass Bridge (China)
Located in China’s Shiniuzhai National Geological Park, this glass bridge was cost $3.4 million to construct and was built in 2015, stretching 1,410 feet between mountains. Israeli architect Haim Dotan designed the bridge, which has set a few world records for its construction and architecture. After its opening, the bridge had to be closed for a period of time because the number of visitors it got went over the maximum recommended capacity of 8,000 people per day by 10 times. Glass bridges have become really popular in China because of the photo opportunities that they provide. Although this bridge is absolutely stunning, the 984-foot drop may make your stomach lurch if you look through its glass bottom.
Suspension Glass Bridge (China)
Plank Road in the Sky (China)
We’re not actually sure if this can be considered a “bridge” since it is literally just wooden planks along Mount Hua’s edge in China. This bridge is situated 7,000 feet high up on a mountain and to be honest, it looks completely terrifying (!) despite the view looking unbeatable. To cross, you first have to attach your harness to the piece of rope which runs along the side of the mountain, and then grip the chain while walking along the edge. What’s more if you come across some traffic, you have to unclip your harness, go past the other person and clip back!
Plank Road in the Sky (China)
Cape William Moore Bridge (Alaska)
The 100-foot Cape William Moore Bridge can be found on the Klondike Highway that is located near Skagway, Alaska. This suspension bridge was built in 1976 in order to let traffic pass over the Moore Creek Gorge. This bridge is often used by trucks which transport ore back and forth. Unfortunately, the bridge has gotten to the point of utter deterioration but there are plans to renovate it to maybe a pedestrian walkway.
Cape William Moore Bridge (Alaska)
Marienbruecke (Germany)
Have you ever heard of someone giving another person a bridge for their birthday? Well, in 1840, Crown Prince Maximilian II had this this bridge built as a birthday gift for his friend Marie, who climbed mountains with him. Situated over a cliff, this pedestrian bridge is popular with tourists because of its views of the Neuschwanstein Castle and the absolutely breathtaking scenery of both the deep gorge below and the castle. The bridge has been restored, but the original barristers are used to this day.
Marienbruecke (Germany)
Mackinac Bridge (Michigan, USA)
Also known as “Big Mac,” the Mackinac Bridge connects the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula of Michigan and spans 26,372 feet. In 1957, its construction was completed and since then, the bridge and the upper peninsula have turned into a major tourist attraction. This bridge may look really safe (and it is most of the time), but it does tend to get very strong winds, which in severe cases, may send vehicles flying off of the bridge. For those who want another mode of transportation, a ferry service is also available.
Mackinac Bridge (Michigan, USA)
Musou Tsuribashi Bridge (Japan)
This bridge is also known as the “scariest suspension bridge” in Japan and it was constructed in the 1950s. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been maintained well. It is located in Musou Tsuribashi, the Southern Japanese Alps. This bridge is made of a few wooden planks and wire and it has a narrow passage for the people daring enough to cross it.
Musou Tsuribashi Bridge (Japan)
William Preston Lane Bridge (Maryland, USA)
The William Preston Lane Bridge, AKA the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, sits 186 feet above Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, stretches for nearly 5 miles, and gets traffic of 24 million cars per year. In 1967, it was renamed after Lane, Maryland’s governor between the years 1947 and 1951, who made a promise that the state would get “a system of highways second to none in the nation.” In 1973, after traffic increased in the area, the parallel bridge was constructed. The area often gets heavy storms, which make it hard for drivers to see, so you must be careful.
William Preston Lane Bridge (Maryland, USA)
Kawarau Bridge (New Zealand)
This bridge sits 43 meters above the waters of the Kawarau River and is a popular attraction due to the beautiful scenery. Located near Queenstown, the Kawarau Bridge is more commonly used for commercial purposes and many people come here to bungee jump. In addition, the bridge is part of the Queenstown Trail, which means it gets used by people who hike, run and go biking within the area.
Kawarau Bridge (New Zealand)
Geumgang Bridge (South Korea)
This bridge is located in Daedunsan Provincial Park, which has a lot of grandiose rock peaks of various summits and is an area full of lush trees. The setting is totally breathtaking, especially during autumn when the color of the leaves changes to an orange red hue. You should definitely bring your camera, though be careful while snapping some pictures as you cross the 50-meter-long bridge. No amount of great pictures is worth your life.
Geumgang Bridge (South Korea)
Moses Bridge (Netherlands)
This bridge used to be a moat that guarded a Dutch fortress but now, it is a “sunken bridge” that disappears into the landscape, preserving historical accuracy. This inconspicuous entry to the fort lets visitors enjoy the area without spoiling the presence of the moat. The bridge is made entirely of waterproof wood and how the water is parted will likely remind everyone of the prophet this structure is named after. Luckily, visitors are able to pass through more easily than Moses had it and you will feel like the waters part for you.
Moses Bridge (Netherlands)
Henderson Waves (Singapore)
The Henderson Waves of Singapore, is a 36-meter high pedestrian bridge that has a curvy shape very much similar to a wave. In 2008, they completed the construction of this 274-meter long bridge. It is located between two parks and has become a popular spot among locals and tourists alike who enjoy the spectacular views of the island.
Henderson Waves (Singapore)
Mur Island Bridge (Austria)
The Mur Island Bridge is pedestrian bridge located in Graz, Austria and it connects the ends of the city in order to link the natural and contemporary architecture of the city. Originally constructed in 2003, the bridge was meant to be temporary and was built to honor the appointment of Graz as the capital of culture in Europe. However, due to the bidge’s popularity among tourists and locals, the city decided not to remove the infrastructure.
Mur Island Bridge (Austria)
Pont de Singe (England)
Now this is certainly a different twist on a typical bridge. With a name that means “monkey bridge,” the Pont de Singe bridge was created by Olivier Grossetête, a French artist who used three massive helium balloons to make the bridge float for the Tatton Park Biennial back in 2012. You can find the bridge in the park’s Japanese garden. Unfortunately, just one person is allowed to cross at a given time.
Pont de Singe (England)
Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge (Germany)
Nestled among the greenery in Kromlauer Park in Kromlau, Germany, the Rakotzbrücke is an arched devil’s bridge with a design that creates a circle whenever the bridge is reflected on the water. Similar to a lot of other bridges throughout Europe, this structure is also called the “Devil’s Bridge” since it is said only Satan was able to create such a dangerous or magical bridge.
Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge (Germany)
Confederation Bridge (New Brunswick)
It is one of the most impressive engineering constructions in Canada and the world’s longest bridge over ice-covered water. The 8-mile bridge connects Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick in eastern Canadian. It took four years to construct, cost 1.3 billion dollars to build, and five thousand workers helped build it. Its height of 131 feet is not exactly what makes it scary but the high winds which can make a car sway over miles of ice.
Confederation Bridge (New Brunswick)
Ponte Vasco da Gama (Lisbon, Portugal)
This steel bridge is the second longest bridge in Europe and it crosses the shallow yet wide Tagus Estuary in order to bypass Lisbon. This cable-stayed bridge’s longest span is 1,378 feet and total length is 7.67 miles. Its base extends into the bedrock by 95 meters while its pillars were reinforced in order to support winds of up to 155mph. The Vasco da Gama bridge’s architects have said that the structure could withstand an earthquake that is 4 times as strong as the 1755 earthquake.
Ponte Vasco da Gama (Lisbon, Portugal)
Pont du Gard (France)
A piece of history, the Pont du Gard spans 902 feet over France’s Gard River and winds between two cities, over 50 kilometers long through the mountains. Its construction was started around 40 C.E. and in the Roman times, it was the highest aqueduct at 164 feet and supplied water to Nîmes CIty for five centuries. A wonder of ancient construction, the aqueduct is a true engineering marvel as it was built with extraordinary precision and completely with dry materials, without need for masonry. This bridge is strikingly beautiful owing to its natural surroundings and elegant forms that have barely shown any sign of suffering in the past 20 centuries and every year, it is among the most visited monuments in France.
Pont du Gard (France)
Kintai Bridge (Japan)
The five-arched Kintai Bridge is an all-wood construction that is made of Japanese oak, zelkova, pine, cypress, and chestnut. Constructed in 1673, the bridge was renovated in 1950 because the arches were deteriorating. It looked like the arches were floating up from the solid stone base. In Japanese, kintai means ‘gold brocade sash.’
Kintai Bridge (Japan)
Slater Bridge (Cumbria, England)
This bridge spans the River Brathay in Cumbria and was built in the 16th century. It is made of slab and arch and was once on a route that pack-horses used in order to transport slates from quarries located in the hills. The length of the arch stones is up to 4.3 feet and its width is 4.2 feet.
Slater Bridge (Cumbria, England)
Aqueduct de los Milagros (Spain)
The Aqueduct de Los Milagros was built during the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan, shortly after 100 C.E., at the peak of Roman engineering. This aqueduct carried water from Spain’s Albarregas River to the city of Emerita Augusta in Rome. Nowadays, it is a favorite of storks for building their nests. The maximum height of this structure is 98.5 feet and the longest distance between piers is 14.8 feet.
Aqueduct de los Milagros (Spain)
Carioca Aqueduct (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
The Carioca Aqueduct is situated in Rio de Janeiro, a bustling seaside city in Brazil. Its construction started in 1723 and it was built to carry water from the Carioca River so that people in Rio could get a supply of fresh water. It is an awesome example of colonial engineering and architecture, with its pair of 42 storeys monumental arches and its height of 57.7 feet. These days, it is a bridge for the popular tram which connects the city center to the neighborhood, Santa Teresa.
Carioca Aqueduct (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Bhumibol Bridges (Bangkok, Thailand)
The multi-level spiral interchange that crosses the Chao Phraya River seems less like a bridge and more like a rollercoaster. This bridge is 164-feet high and located in the south of the capital city Bangkok between the two Bhumibol cable slated bridges. It connects the north and south routes of the bridges with a western approach. The bridge’s design is very elegant, with an elongated diamond shape and concrete towers.
Bhumibol Bridges (Bangkok, Thailand)
Baliem River Bridge (Western New Guinea)
Sitting above the Baliem River’s rapid choppy waters, this makeshift bridge in the Baliem valley will definitely make you think twice about crossing it. If you decide not to risk your life walking across it, we certainly won’t judge you. It looks like this bridge’s designer used an acceptable outline, one that mirrors professional engineering, but there’s something about it that still isn’t very reassuring. It’s hard to pinpoint just one cause for the doubt and fear.
Baliem River Bridge (Western New Guinea)
Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, USA)
In 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge was opened to the public and it has become the top tourist attraction in San Francisco and one of North America’s most iconic structures. It connects San Francisco with the northern counties of California and spans nearly two miles across the narrow strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean which is called the Golden Gate. The bridge has massive 746-foot tall towers, signature International Orange color, and Art Deco styling. If you intend to visit, be prepared for crowds because this bridge has around 10 million visitors per year.
Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, USA)
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge (Japan)
This suspension bridge connects Kobe City on Honshu, the Japanese mainland, to Iwaya that is on Awaji Island. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is almost four kilometers long and crosses the Akashi strait since the bridge is on the Honshu-Shikoku highway. It was first opened to the public back in 1998.
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge (Japan)
Sydney Harbour Bridge (Sydney, Australia)
Nicknamed “The Coathanger” due to its arch-based design, the Sydney Harbour Bridge connects Sydney’s central business district to the north shore. This steel arch bridge carries traffic from pedestrians, bikes, vehicles and rail. The dramatic and amazing view of the bridge, the nearby Sydney Opera House, and the harbour is an image of Sydney (and also Australia) that is quite iconic. The design of this bridge was actually influenced by New York’s Hell Gate Bridge.
Sydney Harbour Bridge (Sydney, Australia)
Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (Shanghai)
Recognized as the longest bridge in the world, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge is a viaduct that is 164.8 km long and it is located on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway. In 2010, the construction of the bridge was completed after four years, 10,000 workers, and $8.5 billion.
Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (Shanghai)
Ponte Vecchio (Firenze, Italy)
The Ponte Vecchio, meaning “old bridge” in Italian, was the only bridge that crossed the Arno River in Florence until the year 1218 but in 1345, there was a flood, so the bridge had to be rebuilt. During the Second World War, the Germans destroyed all the bridges across the Arno except this one, but they obstructed access to it by knocking down the medieval buildings on its sides. These days, there are occasionally concerts, theater presentations, and boat rides underneath bridge which visitors can see in addition to admiring the Ponte Vecchio. In addition, there are many shops along the bridge which are filled with art, jewelry, and souvenirs.
Ponte Vecchio (Firenze, Italy)
Hangzhou Bay Bridge (China)
The Hangzhou Bay Bridge is a highway bridge that has a cable-stayed portion and crosses the Hangzhou Bay, which is in China’s eastern coastal region. It is an enormous sea-crossing bridge that is 36 kilometers long. It connects the municipalities of Ningbo and Jiaxing in Zhejiang province. On June 14, 2007, the construction of the bridge was completed and there was an opening ceremony for it on June 26, 2007.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge (China)
Forth Bridge (United Kingdom)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and though of as a symbol of Scotland, this cantilever railway bridge crosses the Firth of Forth, which is in eastern Scotland, nine miles to the west of Edinburgh City Center. Sir Benjamin Baker and Sir John Fowler, English engineers, designed the construct. In 1890, when it opened, this bridge had the longest spans (541 meters) in the world. To this day, it still carries freight and passengers. The Forth Bridge marks a key achievement in the design and construction of bridges during the time when railways dominated long-distance land travel.
Forth Bridge (United Kingdom)
Runyang Yangtze River Bridge (China)
Situated in Jiangsu Province in China, this large bridge complex stretches over the Yangtze River, which is downstream of Nanjing. The Runyang Yangtze River Bridge complex has a pair of major bridges which connect Yangzhou on the north bank of the river and Zhenjiang on the south. The bridge is on the Yangzhou–Liyang Expressway.
Runyang Yangtze River Bridge (China)
Øresund Bridge (Sweden)
The Oresund Bridge provides motorway and railway access across the Øresund strait, which is between Sweden and Denmark. This bridge spans almost eight kilometres from the coast of Sweden to Peberholm, an artificial island in the middle of Øresund strait.
Øresund Bridge (Sweden)
Duge Bridge (China)
Located near the city of Liupanshui in China, the cable-stayed Duge Bridge tops previous records for height as of 2016 with the road deck situated more than 565 metres above the waters of River Beipan. In addition, this makes it one of the highest cable-stayed bridge. On the border between the provinces of Yunnan and Guizhou is where the bridge crosses the river. Actually, there is no other region in the world that has the same number of high bridges located in the remote Western province of Guizhou in China.
Duge Bridge (China)
Gateshead Millennium Bridge (England)
This is the first and only tilt bridge in the world. It is used by pedestrians and cyclists and enjoyed by many people from all around the globe. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge crosses the River Tyne in North East England. It is between the Quays arts quarter of Gateshead on the south bank and Newcastle’s Quayside on the north bank. Wilkinson Eyre Architects designed the bridge and Gifford engineered it.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge (England)
Tsing Ma Bridge (Hong Kong)
Located in Hong Kong, the Tsing Ma Bridge is the 11th longest span suspension bridge in the world, at 2.16 kilometers. It was opened to traffic back in 1997 and has since become a major infrastructure as a tourist attraction and serving the new airport which is on Lantau Island. The name of the bridge comes from the two islands that it connects which are Tsing Yi and Ma Wan.
Tsing Ma Bridge (Hong Kong)
Confederation Bridge (Canada)
This bridge crosses the Abegweit Passage, which is a part of the Northumberland Strait, and connects Prince Edward Island’s eastern Canadian provinces to mainland New Brunswick, Canada. Prior to receiving its official name, Prince Edward Islanders once called it the “Fixed Link.” The Confederation Bridge is curved and has a length of 12.9 kilometers, which makes it the world’s longest bridge that crosses ice-covered water. It is one of the top engineering achievements of Canada for the 20th century.
Confederation Bridge (Canada)
Russky Bridge (Russia)
Located in Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Russia, the cable-stayed Russky Bridge reaches 70 meters above the sea level, is 1,885 meters long, and connects Russky Island to the city of Vladivostok. This is the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge and cost around $1.1 billion. It was constructed in preparation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Community Summit in 2012 that was held on Russky Island. The area’s extreme climate needed to be incorporated in the design of this bridge seeing as it can be affected by severe conditions.
Russky Bridge (Russia)
Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge (Switzerland)
The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge can be found in Randa, Switzerland and it is the world’s longest hanging pedestrian bridge. It serves as the replacement of the Europabrucke, which was destroyed by a rock slide. Measuring an incredible 494 meters in length, this bridge is suspended 85 meters above the Mattertal valley’s Grabengufer ravine. The designers of this bridge actually wanted to interfere with the natural surroundings as little as possible, which they succeeded in doing.
Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge (Switzerland)
Helix Bridge (Singapore)
Officially known as The Helix and formerly known as the Double Helix Bridge, this pedestrian bridge connects Marina Center to Marina South located in the Marina Bay area.
Helix Bridge (Singapore)
Bosphorus Bridge (Istanbul, Turkey)
The Bosphorus Bridge, which is (officially) called the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and also (unofficially) the First Bridge, is a suspension bridge (one of the three) that goes across the Bosphorus strait. Thus, it connects Europe and Asia. Actually, it doesn’t only connect continents but it also connects the municipalities of Ortakoy and Beylerbeyi in Istanbul, Turkey.
Bosphorus Bridge (Istanbul, Turkey)
Python Bridge (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Known officially as High Bridge, the Python Bridge crosses the canal that is between Borneo Island and Sporenburg in Eastern Docklands, Amsterdam. Built in 2001, the bridge won the International Footbridge Award the following year.
Python Bridge (Amsterdam, Netherlands)