10 Most Dangerous And Deadly Pedestrian Bridges In The World
If you are one of the adventurous ones, welcome to the most dangerous and deadly pedestrian bridges in the world!
For the adrenaline-lovers the next 10 bridges seem like a risky challenge they would accept, but if you are afraid of heights you better stay away from them.
Some of them are made from old, insecure materials, while others seem more stable and safer, so make sure you cross them very carefully, because one second of not paying attention and you might end up hurt or even worse.
So let’s have a look at these outstanding bridges that are more or less safe to cross!
1.The Hussaini Hanging Bridge – Northern Pakistan
We start our dangerous and exciting journey with The Hussaini Hanging Bridge in Northern Pakistan.
This bridge is hanging above the Hunza River and it still has remains of the old bridge that was once built.
Made from ropes, wood and cables, this bridge is said to have been washed away more than once due to weather conditions. Parts of it are still not easily traversed, and when the waters flood and the bridge is partly in the water, I’m sure that crossing it is not such a pleasant experience!
You’ll be in the middle of glaciers, 100 meters above ground ->
2.Trift Suspension Bridge – Switzerland
One of the most dangerous and deadly pedestrian bridges in the world is located in Switzerland.
The Trift Suspension Bridge is a very narrow bridge built in 2004, so pedestrians could reach the Trift Hut of the Swiss Alpine Club. The Hut was previously reached by means of the Trift Glacier, but due to melting it doesn’t any longer reach the necessary height.
The bridge is considered to be the longest and highest in the Swiss Alps, having 170 meters in length and being 100 meters above ground.
The first construction was made just of simple rope, but it was re-built in order to be less dangerous. Anyway, when you’re 100 meters in the middle of glaciers, I’m sure the experience is far from relaxing.
Getting to the next bridge is part of the adventure ->
3.Musou Tsuribashi – Japan
Our next adventurous bridge is in Japan.
Dubbed as Japan’s scariest suspension bridge, Musou Tsuribashi is not only dangerous to cross, but also quite difficult to get to.
The bridge is in the middle of nowhere, and to get there you have to climb on a steep mountain by using a series of chains that have been put into the stone.
If you pass that step, you’ll get to the bridge, which is poorly maintained, and has missing planks of wood just big enough for your leg to fall through them.
The planks are supported by very thin cables. If you don’t believe me, take a look at the video below!
#4 is made from grass ->
4.Qeswachaka Bridge – Peru
One of the most dangerous and deadly pedestrian bridges in the world is the Qeswachaka Bridge.
Located in Peru and suspended above the Apurimac River, the Qeswachaka Bridge is the only remaining bridge of a series of rope bridge crossings from the time of the Incas.
The bridge is made from a local herb, known as Qoya, which is woven into six long cables, then being bound by eucalyptus trunks. The Qeswachaka Bridge has to be built every year because it deteriorates quickly.
Every second week of June around 1000 men and women gather around when the bridge is built. A celebration and a festival take place, the bridge being then opened to the public.
Are you courageous enough to cross it?
Want to try your luck? The bridge might collapse just when you’re crossing it ->
5.Perito Moreno Glacier Ice Bridge – Argentina
How about some ice with that bridge?
Perito Moreno Glacier Ice Bridge is definitely one of the most dangerous and deadly pedestrian bridges in the world.
Located in Argentina, the natural ice bridge is simply stunning. But don’t be fooled by its beauty, because it might just cause you your life.
The beautiful landmark is not permanent, every 1 to 5 years collapsing. So if you have the courage to go over this bridge don’t waste the time, cross it quickly, because you can never know when the glacier will fall into the ocean again.
Take a look at the video to see how dangerous it is when it collapses!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbIlHxvkZNI#t=36
A fall can cause death ->
6.Puente de Ojuela – Mexico
Mexico has some beautiful landmarks to offer, and this bridge is one of them.
Puente de Ojuela was built in 1898 and was used to transport ore from different parts of the Ojuela mining town.
Since all the minerals were consumed, the town is now a ghost town, and it’s a tourist attraction along with the bridge.
Made from wood, Puente de Ojuela is wide enough for pedestrian crossing, and is stretching over a deep desert canyon, having around 300 meters in lenght.
You might want to leave your kids at home if you decide to cross the bridge, because a fall would surely cause death, making it one of the most dangerous bridges in the world.
Ready to be in the middle of water? ->
7.Seven Mile Bridge – Florida
A more modern bridge is located in Florida.
The Seven Mile Bridge was known as the Overseas Railroad, but after the Labor Day Hurricane in 1935, it was completely destroyed.
The bridge was reconstructed and is now fit for pedestrian and automobile use. One of the longest bridges in the world, the Seven Mile Bridge connects Knights Key in the Middle Florida Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Florida Keys.
But even though it seems quite strong, the bridge is thought to be affected by hurricanes, as it stretches for miles across open water.
So do you dare to cross it and be in the middle of water? If you do, you can attend the annual run across the bridge.
It wraps around a cliff ->
8.The Capilano Suspension Bridge – Canada
One of the most dangerous and deadly pedestrian bridges in the world is located in Canada.
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is 140 meters long and sits 70 meters above the ground. Surrounded by nothing but forest, the bridge was originally made from wooden planks and hemp ropes. The ropes were changed into cables, but the bridge is still made of planks.
The bridge is popular among tourists, but dangerous, because it makes a curve and wraps around a cliff connected to a series of cables that meet at a central point.
The bridge itself gets around 800.000 visitors each year.
#9 is full of tricks ->
9.The Canopy Walk – Ghana
Welcome to Ghana and its dangerous bridge!
The Canopy Walk will not offer you a relaxing walk at all, as some areas elevate as opposed to staying level, and others have missing rope.
The bridge is suspended almost 100 feet above the sea level, as it connects the tops of seven trees, so I don’t think that knowing there’s missing rope will make you comfortable.
However, the Canopy Walk is a popular tourist attraction. The bridge is really narrow, two people not being able to walk side by side or in opposite directions.
Can it get more beautiful than this? ->
10.U Bein Bridge – Myanmar
And we end our list of the most dangerous and deadly pedestrian bridges in the world with U Bein Bridge.
Located in Myanmar, this bridge is not exactly deadly, but a fall might leave you hurting for a while. The bridge is made of the same wood used 200 years ago when it was constructed.
The U Bein Bridge stands above the Taungthaman Lake, so if you happen to fall down, the lake is there, right?
Not quite, because at certain points of the year, in the dry season, the lake dries completely, so it might hurt you a little more.
Just make sure you keep your balance and enjoy the view!
These were the 10 Most Dangerous And Deadly Pedestrian Bridges In The World!
Would you be brave enough to cross them? Let us know in the comments below!
