Maybe it is hard to believe, but bridges can be quite scary, especially for those who have a fear of height or fear of water. However, with developments in construction methods, modern bridges tend to be less scary. However, there are still dozens of truly terrifying bridges in the world. Now, let’s take a look at some of the scariest bridges in the world.
1. Titlis Cliff Walk, Engelberg, Switzerland
The Titlis Cliff Walk is famous for its height. It is suspended 1,500 feet over a glacier in the Alps in Switzerland. It is the highest suspension bridge in Europe, at over 9,000 feet above sea level.
2. Langkawi Sky Bridge, Malaysia
The Langkawi Sky Bridge has been closed several times for maintenance. But, now it is open to the public once again. You may ask “why it is always closed?” Well… It is rumored that the bridge is about to collapse!
3. Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Japan
Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan might be the only chance for you to ride a roller coaster in your own car. This bridge has a slope of 6.1% and a height of 144 feet. Now, it’s time to fasten your seatbelt and take a roller-coaster ride in your own Toyota!
4. The Carrick-a-Rede Bridge, Near Ballintoy, Northern Ireland
The Carrick-a-Rede bridge is one of the most famous attractions in Northern Ireland. It connects Carrckarede island to the mainland Northern Ireland. In fact, the bridge often proves too scary for visitors, and many of them choose to take a boat back after walking across the bridge once.
5. Royal Gorge Bridge, Colorado
The Royal Gorge Bridge was once the highest suspension bridge in the United States. It was also extremely dangerous as in 1929 when the bridge was built, there were no wind stabilization cables. Now, it has become a famous attraction. You can enjoy the dangerous bridge in a cable car if you dare to.
