1. World’s Most Extreme Bridges
Some bridges, like the Golden Gate Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge, and London
Bridge, are world famous and instantly recognizable, but some lesser-known
structures make them look like child’s play. Would you dare to cross one of these
extreme bridges?
1. The Immortal Bridge, China
This bridge is actually a convenient act of nature. Constructed when just the right
combination of rocks tumbled down the mountainside, the Immortal Bridge fills a
chasm on Mount Tai, one of China’s sacred mountains.
2. The Old Bridge of Konitsa, Greece
This ancient, arched bridge has spanned the Greek river Aoos for centuries. A
brave villager hung a bell beneath the bridge at one time. When the locals hear the
strong winds ring the bell, they know that it’s too risky to cross The Old Bridge.
3. The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ireland
Each year, close to a quarter of a million visitors cross this bridge connecting the
quaint Carrick Island to the mainland. When the winds blow, the trip is a heart-
pounding experience, but adventurous tourists continue to traverse the 20 meters of
rope suspension bridge that hovers 30 meters above a surface covered with jagged
rocks.
4. Royal Gorge Bridge, Colorado
From 1929 to 2003, this 1,260-foot-long plank bridge held the record as the highest
bridge on Earth. Although a Chinese bridge has since surpassed the 955-foot
height, the Royal Gorge Bridge still give visitors a thrill.
5. Inca Rope Bridge, Inca Empire, Peru
The ancient Inca Empire included an extensive network of roadways that wound
through the rugged mountain regions of this part of South America. Rope bridges
were constructed from natural fibers by the local villagers to span the canyons to
allow people and livestock to travel from one area to the next.

2. 6. Pulau Langkawi's Suspended Bridge, Malaysia
This bridge appears to be placed at random in the middle of a jungle wilderness to
allow travelers to traverse a gorge on the biggest island of Malaysia. In addition to
providing amazing views of the surrounding ocean waters and islands, this
suspended bridge is a unique masterpiece of engineering; it is supported by a single
support column and eight cables. If you dare to walk across this 136-yard-long
bridge, it will definitely be the experience of a lifetime.
7. Puente de Ojuela, Mexico
Designed by the same Roebling brothers responsible for the Brooklyn Bridge, this
suspension bridge was once the third longest in the world. This bridge fell into
disrepair after the nearby mining settlement exhausted the local ore, but it has since
been rebuilt.
8. Vitim River Bridge, Siberia
This single-lane bridge is the only way for the locals to cross the wide Vitim River.
The rickety, wooden bridge is in terrible condition, and it usually takes a single car
three minutes or more to cross the 1,870-foot-long structure. While it’s tricky in
the summer, the locals don’t think twice about zipping across in the winter when
the ice turns the bridge into a slippery, tractionless surface.
9. Bryce Canyon's Natural Bridge, Utah
As the name implies, Natural Bridge was made by environmental forces, but it’s
not truly a bridge; it’s an arch spanning the popular Bryce Canyon.