There are a variety of reasons due to which a bridge can be considered to be dangerous; these may be that it’s very old, narrow, too high up above the land, over a quick river or if the wooden “floor” goes missing.
The thing that makes them dangerous is the fact that in spite of the condition of the bridge, they must have to be used; as many a time, probably these pathways are the main or even the only way for the local people of a small village to have an access to the bigger city. Among all the bridges, the the hanging bridges are the most popular bridges among tourists. Let us take a look at some of them.
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a bridge that is suspended by ropes. It is located near Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Through this bridge the mainland is linked to the tiny Carrick Island. The National trust own as well as maintain this site, this bridge spans twenty metres and it is thirty metres above the rocks below. Nowadays the bridge is mainly a tourist attraction. In 2007 227,000 visitors visit this site. Now, in late October or early November this bridge is taken down every year, it depends on weather conditions, and it again put up in March.
Inca Rope Bridge
Inca rope bridges were simple suspension bridges that were put over canyons and gorges in order to provide access for the Inca Empire. This type of bridges was suitable for use since the Inca people did not use wheeled transport. On this bridge traffic was limited to pedestrians and livestock. These bridges were extremely important part on the Inca road system and they create excellent example of Inca innovation in the field of engineering. Frequently used by Chasqui runners who used to deliver messages throughout the Inca Empire.
Hussaini – Borit Lake, Pakistan
Probably one of the most instantly and easily recognizable pictures that you can see in books and promotional pictures of Pakistan is of the several suspension bridges that are used to cross the rivers in and around Northern Pakistan. And when we talk about that, one of the more famous day treks around the region is known as the Two Bridges trek which as suggested by the name sees you crossing two bridges on a five hour trek in the area that surrounds Passu and other neighboring villages before ending at Borit Lake. Itself the trek is probably more of a pleasant walk rather than a strenuous effort but the beautiful scenery that we can see while walking on that bridge is some of the best I’ve seen so far.
The Yangtze River, or Chang Jiang Bridge
The Yangtze River, or Chang Jiang is the longest river in China as well as considered to be the longest river of Asia, and in the world it is the third longest, after the Amazon in South America and the Nile in Africa.
This river is about 6,385 km long (3915 mi) and it flows from its source in Qinghai Province, which is eastwards into the East China Sea at Shanghai.
The suspension bridge that you can see in the picture passes through this river and it serves as a path to cross the river on foot.
A Footbridge over the Kotmale Oya
The Kotmale Oya (or Kothmale Oya) is the name of a river in Sri Lanka. This river is a tributary of the the Mahaweli Ganga. The Kotmale begins as the Agra Oya, in the Horton Plains. The Nanu Oya flows into t as do the Dambagastalawa Oya, the Pundul Oya, and the Puna Oya. Shortly after passing through the town of Nawalapitiya the Kotmale flows into the Mahaweli Ganga. A footbridge is made over Kotmale Oya so that the people can cross the river.
The Bridge over the River Arun
The Arun River is the name of a river that flows through Nepal, Tibet, and China, becoming a tributary of the Ganges. The ancient boundary of Khambuwan and Limbuwan regions are demarcated by the Arun River. This river also has its importance in the folklore of Kiranti people of eastern Nepal. The bridge that you can see in the picture is suspended on the Arun River in order to cross the river.
Glen Nevis Wire Bridge
Glen Nevis is a scenic and popular glen in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, having Fort William at its foot. On its southern part it is bordered by the Mamore range, and to the north side its border touches the highest mountains in the British Isles: Ben Nevis, Càrn Mor Dearg, Aonach Mòr, and Aonach Beag. Here you can find one of the three highest waterfalls in Scotland, Steall Falls. It is the place where the Allt Coire a’Mhail joins the Water of Nevis in the glen.
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Amazing. The one over the river in Sri Lanka with the planks missing is insane!
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