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Even though bridges are made to safely assist people access areas that are separated by water or rugged landscape, some bridges in the world seem not to have the definition of safe. They are considered the most dangerous and terrifying bridges to cross. Crossing them would need you to have the courage and be prepared for any outcome.
Here is a list of 19 of the most dangerous bridges in the world.
Ice Road Truckers
As presented in the famous series Ice road truckers one of the deadliest cutouts leading to the
Rohtang Pass. In springtime when the snow melts, the roads are eroded and leave spectacular
formations in the rocks. Would you dare to drive around this path?
Hussaini Hanging Bridge
Located in the Upper Hunza, Pakistan, the bridge crosses the Borit Lake. Surprisingly the bridge is made of ropes and timber. In between the wood, there are significant gaps that in case one falls they will land in the Borit Lake.
The bridge is poorly maintained and what makes it even more dangerous are the strong winds that sway the bridge. In the event you are crossing you are swung from left to right. Recently the bridge has become a tourist attraction, but only the strong heart take the risk of crossing it.
Vitim River Bridge
This is an old six-foot-wide path train bridge in Russia lacking barriers on its sides. It is entirely made of wood, and most of the pieces are missing. Word has since it was constructed no improvement has been done to replace the old rotten planks.
The area where the bridge is located is covered with ice almost the whole year making the bridge to be very slippery and therefore very dangerous. In addition, as you drive across the bridge you have to keep the windows open to enable strong winds pass through the car and avoid being knocked over and drown in the freezing water below. Very few individuals have been known to make it across the bridge.
Royal Gorge Bridge
Located in Colorado, the Royal Gorge Bridge crosses over the Arkansas River. It is a whopping 956 feet (291.39 m) above the river. The bridge was constructed in 1929 at the cost of $350,000 majorly for tourists. Over 350,000 people visit the bridge every year which shows how popular the bridge is.
The Royal Gorge Bridge at one time held the record for the tallest bridge in the world. 291.39 m above is what makes the bridge terrifying for those who are uncomfortable with heights.