In an earlier post, we have discussed some of the roads that are listed among the most dangerous in the world … for driving. Today, we’d like to acquaint you with some of the world’s most dangerous bridges that are meant only for walking. These are the so-called rope hanging bridges. You can find a wide variety of these bridges in countries like India, Malaysia, Philippines, New Zealand, Pakistan, Nepal, as well as in the interiors of some other countries.
A bridge can prove to be dangerous for a variety of reasons; either because it’s very old, narrow, too high up above the land, over a quick river or if the wooden “floor” goes missing. What makes them dangerous is the fact that in spite of the condition of the bridge, they have to be used; as many a time, these pathways are the main or even the only way for the local inhabitants of a small village to reach a bigger city. Among all the bridges, the most popular among tourists are the hanging bridges. Let’s take a look at some of them.
Before we start, I’d like to make a small note that this post is not meant to be scientific or a historical fact-sheet. The intention is to provide some entertainment in the form of a picturesque fun post that may even hold a surprise element. If you have ever seen or been on any such bridges, let us know and we’ll add it to the post. Enjoy the post!
Hussaini – Borit Lake, Pakistan
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland
Aiguille du Midi at the Mont Blanc Mountain, France
Loboc Hanging Bridge, Philippines
Taman Negara National Park Bridge, Malaysia
That’s the world’s longest Canopy Walkway.
Hanging Bridge of Ghasa in Nepal
Siju Hanging Bridge, India
Some Hanging Bridge in India
Hanging Bridge at Thenmala, India
Just some bridge in Philippines
Repovesi nature park Valkeala, Finland
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Costa Rica
A three kilometer hike through the Costa Rican rain forest. There are six suspension bridges, with the largest one at just under 100 meters long and 45 meters off the ground.
Hanging Bridge in Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Hanging bridge in Bohol, Philippines
Kambadaga, a village near Pita
Hanging Bridge at Trift Glacier, Switzerland
Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway
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Check out the series of Most Dangerous Roads in the World. Part 2 and Part 1 of Most Dangerous Roads
awesome collection!!!!
Posted by Gadgets Guy | May 11, 2009, 2:16 pmDon’t forget the canopy walk in Kakum Nat’l Park, Ghana.
http://public.fotki.com/Jiglet/ghana-ii/img1517.html
You can see a video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAYnivamaJ4
Posted by John | May 11, 2009, 3:06 pmThanks Jon! I’ve just added the Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway as suggested
Posted by Anastasia | May 11, 2009, 4:30 pmGreat post!
Posted by Ardy Heijnekamp | May 11, 2009, 3:08 pmThese are fun! Suspension bridges are common in New Zealand, sometimes accessing a private farm or sheep station.
Posted by Clint Staaf | May 11, 2009, 3:14 pmThose bridges in the jungle are the best. Image walking up to one of those bridges in the jungle? It would be like living with the Ewoks on Endor! I would ride a bmx all over that jungle!
Posted by jason | May 11, 2009, 3:15 pmThe bridges are awesome. Now I want to see the pictures and stories of the bridges being built!
Posted by Doug McCaughan | May 11, 2009, 3:24 pmBeen on the hanging bridge Bohol, Phillipines… it’s not really that scary or ricketty. Solid steel cables, and they aren’t rusted or anything, and the wood looks to be well maintained and often replaced as it’s not rotting. Many of those bridges above look far more sketchy and I wouldn’t ever walk on them.
Posted by MJ | May 11, 2009, 3:25 pmCool photos! But most of these look quite sturdy and comfortable, not dangerous at all.
Posted by GJ | May 11, 2009, 4:27 pmFully agree, they don’t look “that dangerous” when you see them on computer, but in real life I would not risk to use some rope bridge over some deep river say somewhere in India
Posted by Anastasia | May 11, 2009, 4:33 pmNeat! I’m heading to Costa Rica in a week for the summer and will be stopping by Arenal! I can’t wait to see the Arenal Hanging Bridges in person.
Posted by Andy | May 11, 2009, 4:37 pmMuchas gracias por la coleccion de imagenes !
Estan ESTUPENDAS !
Abrazotes: el gato
Posted by El gato | May 11, 2009, 4:45 pmI’ve been on a bridge in Nepal similar to the one pictured. What was scary was the people with the large bails of hay wider than the bridge strapped to their head! I’m already trying to get off this swinging death trap > 300 feet above a river and these women with are trying to cross with these wide loads. Worse yet, they really aren’t paying attention to the others on the bridge. I was cursing like a sailor!
Posted by Andrew | May 11, 2009, 5:04 pmNice pics!
With the exception of the first, none of these bridges look particularly “dangerous”. Challenging, yes, but unlikely one would take a tumble unless they really meant to.
Additionally, you might consider including the “White River suspension bridge” near Marathon, Ontario Canada. It bears striking similarity to the “Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge”. Although it’s not a very widely used bridge, it’s quite large, high up and is necessary to traverse should one wish to complete the majority of a hiking trail in Pukaskwa National Park. Should one take a tumble, they would surely die amongst the jagged rocks and crashing rapids 40 feet below.
Anyway, just thought I’d mention another great bridge since none on your list are located in Canada
Posted by jack | May 11, 2009, 6:47 pmWhite River Suspension Bridge is really a nice addition but I can’t find some big nice photos
Can please anyone share?
Posted by Anastasia | May 12, 2009, 5:26 amThe Loboc bridge in the Philippines is awesome for the fact that it is weaved. nice one!
Posted by Markus | May 11, 2009, 11:43 pmmost of these bridges didnt seem dangerous at all
Posted by jack | May 12, 2009, 12:53 amNo os perdais este vídeo del caminito Rey en Alora (Málaga) Spain
This is a must see video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmDhRvvs5Xw
Posted by guatomate | May 12, 2009, 3:52 amThe one at Drake Bay is a blast in a 2 AM downpour while tanked on Guaro.
Pura Vida !
Posted by Doug Ward | May 12, 2009, 4:14 amCheck this at Cuenca, Spain
http://recursos.cnice.mec.es/bancoimagenes/ArchivosImagenes/DVD16/CD02/26551__156_a_1.jpg
Posted by ujuer | May 12, 2009, 4:57 amhehe
the only bridge that can probably look dangerous for you would be the bridge over some volcano consisting of a single rope only. I travel much and seen some of the similar bridges…believe me, they only look like stable but most of them can be a real danger!
Posted by Mike | May 12, 2009, 5:19 amMost of those don’t look very dangerous….. The first one is a bit sketchy, but other than that, I’d cross any of those without thinking twice.
Posted by Sadie | May 12, 2009, 8:18 amI’ve walked the suspension bridges in Arenal and there’s nothing dangerous about them. If you look at the pictures you’ll see that the bridge is metal and suspended with airline cable. This is the same “dangerous” technology used in other suspension bridges such as the “dangerous” Brooklyn Bridge and Golden Gate bridge.
Posted by Fred | May 12, 2009, 8:53 amOnly the first one is dangerous.
Posted by Natasha | May 12, 2009, 9:05 amBeautiful bit! I will now get into my great American V-8 car and travel safely across similar expanses of water and in wonderment try to imagine why I have been chosen to live in such great comfort while those who travel the bridges illustrated, have so little, and live so precariously. I now value my situation more than ever, and will try to keep my ecology alive, my environment clean, and my governments strong. We have collectively done something right, and must discover it and cherish it, lest we fall from our pinnacle and find a harsher reality awaiting us or our children. Planned obsolescence and unregulated vulture capitalism must be left behind, and a new age of social democracy and responsibilities must be born. Obama, save our souls, China, please lend him the money to do so. G d Bless the New America, a fair decent and peaceful country, purged of the neo-cons and George Bushian gangsters, and Banksters clean, and caring for its neighbors, and a positive force in the world – our next bridge to cross.
Posted by Uncle B | May 12, 2009, 10:15 amUncle B, please be quit and let us enjoy the pictures..
Posted by Rick | May 12, 2009, 7:18 pmInteresting
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I passed the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and it doesn’t seem very dangerous. Many people do not want to walk over it, but, on my opinion, it’s not very scary.
There are some similar to those you are showing in Costa Rica, also in the rain forest on Penang Hill http://thejourney.blog.hr/2008/04/1624622291/penang-hill.html.
I like bridges
Posted by dolphinA | May 12, 2009, 7:54 pmWow, that is so risky. As soon as I look at this picture, so much sweat on hands. Great!!
Posted by caem | May 12, 2009, 10:03 pmInteresting. However, most of these look just fine. It would be a very exciting experience to walk on one of these. They swing quite violently when there are two or more people walk on them, or on a good windy day. I have been on a bridge of this type before, fun fun fun.
Also, you should take a look at the bamboo bridge in Vietnam, here is a link from google, http://www.favad.org/images/cay%20cau%20tre.jpg.
These bridges are the most simple of all and take some skills to walk through. Even though a native Vietnamese, I was never dare to walk on one of these.
let me know what you think about the bamboo bridge. i hope you add it to your list.
Posted by Q | May 13, 2009, 12:29 amI cannot really agree that the Carrick A Rede rope bridge in Co Antrim N Ireland is a dangerous bridge I have crossed this bridge many times and when the kids were younger i used to carry them over on my shoulders, this bridge is well cared for and I cannot recall but I do not believe there has ever been an accident. It is taken down most winters and replaced new in the summer. Excellent list of rope bridges but not all dangerous
Posted by Aidan | May 13, 2009, 1:47 amCheck out el puente colgante de ojuela, in a little town of mexico, near mapimi coahuila its a bridge buidt for miners, same arquitect that built san fransico
Posted by Diego alonso de la parra | May 13, 2009, 2:13 amAwesome collection!
Posted by Aarush | May 13, 2009, 3:33 amsexy collection…..get more
Posted by kc | May 13, 2009, 4:40 amWhat a collection,,,,,,,
Posted by Harish Sharma | May 13, 2009, 5:10 amThanks such awesome collection of beautiful images!
Posted by xicoassis | May 13, 2009, 8:06 amGreat photo collection, however most of these bridges, except the first all appear to be structurally stable. In Nepal there are a lot of those kind of hanging bridges. I have even heard of ones that are only a walkway with nothing to put your hands on or stop you falling.
I would feel quite safe crossing any of these bridges (except the first, but i’d still do it.)
Posted by Mr. Awesome | May 13, 2009, 9:01 amI ripped my shirt on the rails of the one in Arenal, Costa Rica. The view of the canopy from that far up is stunning, though, and the mesh walkways really give you that much more greenery to view ^_^
Posted by Seb | May 13, 2009, 10:30 amcool collection. there are few more kinds of hanging bridges seen in Nepal. due to the wear and tear, they too look and some are really dangerous. applause forthe collection.
Posted by Sabin | May 13, 2009, 2:05 pmI have been on the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge. Although it was April, we experienced rain, sleet and snow in a span of 10 minutes, with winds gusting up into the low 30′s. It was a scary trip but we made it across and were rewarded with an absolutely stunning view of the green waves crashing into the sea caves below the bridge, on the mainland side.
The first rope bridge was built there over 350 years ago by local fishermen to get to the island during the annual salmon run but is now mainly a tourist attraction, due to the lack of salmon returning to the area. The bridge is put up every March and taken down in October or November, depending on the weather. While it is down, the rope bridge is either repaired or, if needed, replaced.
Posted by Zoe | May 14, 2009, 12:00 amIncreible!!! Yo pasé por un puente de esos y no veas!!!
Posted by mreyes | May 14, 2009, 2:38 amI won’t cross these bridges when I get to them.
Posted by John R. Lancellotti | May 14, 2009, 10:45 amGreat Picture collection! I walked across the hanging bridge in Bohol, Philippines. It was scary since I am 6’4 and could not reach the hand rails while I video taped. Here is a link to us walking across the bridge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuj8dOaZalA Enjoy!
Posted by Martin | May 14, 2009, 8:16 pmThose are amazing pictures! My favorite is the goats though. The thing is I’m pretty sure they’re probably more sure footed than most of us humans : )
Posted by Honor | May 15, 2009, 12:03 amJust a footnote for those who haven’t already been exposed to a certain nation’s bizarre quest for superlatives – take the “world’s longest blah blah blah” on the Malaysian bridge description with a grain of salt.
The canopy walk isn’t that long (and it’s certainly not dangerous), it’s just that Malaysians are obsessed with claiming world records.
Posted by Albtraum | May 15, 2009, 1:35 amI have been on many of these bridges and would not consider most of what you have pictured to be unsafe. It is still a great collection.
Posted by M Greenway | May 15, 2009, 2:41 amNice post!
I’ve been on the first Costa Rica bridges. They weren’t that sketchy, though they were pretty high up.
Posted by Henry Hoffman | May 15, 2009, 10:51 amThe bridge in Pakistan is insane! Going to Nepal next year and I will definitely look for that bridge in Ghasa, I love it! Thanks for the photos. Deb and Dave
Posted by Dave and Deb | May 15, 2009, 12:10 pmFantastic. I would love to cross all of these bridges.
Posted by Craig | May 15, 2009, 2:32 pmI totally love how the planks in the first one are just sort of wedged between the cables. XD Buuuut the rest of these look pretty damn safe, sorry. What about those half-log bridges with only one railing? Some of the ones I’ve been on are like 6 inches wide, and slippery. They’d have been slightly better candidates, IMO.
Posted by bill | May 15, 2009, 2:46 pmVery interesting but only the first one looked really dangerous. Most of the others looked too secure to be scary.
Posted by Paul | May 15, 2009, 3:28 pmWhat comes to mind – the song we sing at church – “Be not Afraid”
Posted by Betty | May 15, 2009, 4:18 pmVery interesting… I checked out the youtube video that said it was a video of them crossing . But it was all from one side not even moving on the bridge…
I think it would be excellent having videos of :a person walking across each of the bridges. From the point of view of the person crossing. Maybe a few angles. One camera pointing ahead straight and one constantly pointing down. That might really take someone there. But you have a great collection here. Thanks for all the hard work!!
Posted by Adam | May 15, 2009, 7:02 pmAnd I thought I was brave!!!!
Posted by JGrace | May 15, 2009, 7:33 pmOh my Lord!!!!
just looking at them got me dizzzy!
Posted by Frank | May 16, 2009, 1:43 amowwwwwwwwww what pictures you have compiled. they must be taken with highly innovated camera.
awesome collection – can’t imagine bridges are so very needed.
Posted by artega | May 16, 2009, 5:25 amMy new goal in life is to now cross as many of them as possible. haha Much better than the 100 countries in your life or all 7 continents, be a daredevil cross as many bad bridges as possible. haha
Posted by Keira | May 16, 2009, 2:11 pmok we (pakistan) won wid the most dngrus brige
Posted by mahmood | May 16, 2009, 6:14 pm@mahmood
is that bridge still there??
Posted by Frank | May 16, 2009, 10:02 pmThis list is incomplete without the highest of the Iya valley vine bridges in Tokushima, Japan.
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/10031639
Posted by Jim | May 16, 2009, 10:30 pmmost of these look pretty safe
Posted by jb | May 17, 2009, 11:03 amExcellent sellection. One I would add, though its not very long or high is the Steall Bridge in Glen Nevis As the last time I crossed it, it was a plain 3 strand wire bridge without a widened footway, just the steel rope.
Posted by Clarkyboy | May 17, 2009, 4:07 pmloboc bridge and bohol bridge are one and the same.
for tourists who enjoy shopping there are clusters of little shops that showcase handmade local products found on either end/side of the bridge. it’s pretty stable and far from dangerous.
Posted by tritch | May 17, 2009, 4:19 pmOnly the first bridge looks at all dangerous (If you can’t swim). The rest just look like well-constructed rope-bridges. Not that this isn’t a cool post. It’s nice collection of bridges.
Posted by Nic Stage | May 18, 2009, 5:36 pmImagine having sex on one or more of those bridges. Beats not wearing a condom.
(Yep some sicko was bound to suggest it. Might as well be me)
Posted by Marcus | May 18, 2009, 11:01 pmthe only scary bridge in that collection was the first one… but maybe that’s because i. myself, live in the Philippines… *raises eyebrow*
Posted by erika | May 19, 2009, 3:05 amNone of those are really unsafe except the Pakistan and India ones. Hell, some of them are even made from metal. The dirty flip dog had a pretty nice rack going on.
Posted by Douche | May 19, 2009, 7:02 pmi’ve seen way more dangerous bridges in central illinois.
Posted by Eric | May 19, 2009, 9:19 pmI have been on the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge and what always amazes me when I look at pictures of it is how innocent it looks. A mere trifling, a nothing. However, when I was there and I have no particular great fear of heights, it took everything I had to go across. Coming back was no better even though I’d already crossed it once.
Posted by Michael Chandler | May 19, 2009, 9:26 pmThese bridges all look very safe and sturdy bar the first one… Seen alot more rickety and more dangerous bridges in Africa. Nice collection though, would love to walk along these bridges…
Posted by Doctor D | May 20, 2009, 9:47 pmI have been over the bridge in Ireland. it wasn’t that bad till you got past the rocks, then it was extremely windy. Besides that it was cool, but a rainbow showed up shortly after we got on the island, so, if you’ve been to Ireland you know, we had to book it back to the bus before it poured.
Posted by Cassandra | May 20, 2009, 11:07 pmThe large majority of these bridges aren’t even the least bit dangerous. Just because they’re hanging does not mean they’re likely to kill you. I mean, the one in Switzerland is made out of f*cking metal. The only ones that look dangerous are the one in Pakistan, the random one in India, and the Kambadaga one. The rest seem perfectly fine.
Posted by Larry | May 21, 2009, 8:27 pmSome of these bridges look very well maintained. I don’t understand what is dangerous about some of them. Just because they are hanging bridges or so high off the ground, doesn’t mean they are unsafe. Although that one with the goats looks a little steep.
Posted by Rachel | May 23, 2009, 8:54 amI wouldn’t go over most of those, but the one that’s titled some hanging bridge in India and the one that’s titled some bridge in Philippines, I would have no problem crossing those. Seriously, if you fall, it’s a 4 foot fall into a freakin creek.
Posted by siegel | May 23, 2009, 9:50 amLooks to me like someone has a rope bridge phobia. The first one is the only one I really wouldn’t wanna cross.
Posted by Derek | May 23, 2009, 8:57 pmI’ve been on the Kakum National Park Canopy walkways, and I can vouch for their being exciting! What we don’t see in these photos is that the flooring is aluminum ladders with planks on top of them. They are very bouncy, but don’t swing side-to-side much. It’s the closest most of us will ever get to the canopy of a rain forest. A must-do visit for anyone in Ghana!
Posted by Win | May 24, 2009, 1:17 pmNice collection. I’d love to try some of those.
Posted by Steve Sarsfield | May 25, 2009, 12:21 amI like how so many people decided to post comments without reading the ones that came before hand… I don’t think OP needs to hear “Only the first one looks scary” from a million different people, lol.
OP, only the first one looks scary… jk, jk,
I’ve never been on a suspension bridge.
But I can imagine that it would be scary whether or not it’s “structurally sound,” especially those that are no wider than a plank or two of wood…
Either way, thanks for taking the time!
Posted by Vanessa Whoot | May 30, 2009, 1:02 amim gonna make a bridge that hangs over a pool of battery acid…any takers?
Posted by Cheese1 | June 7, 2009, 2:33 amThese bridges are all safe…..They have not explored India…speacially the ropeways and yhe one built by indians in Sri lanka after the tsunami
Posted by Devashish | June 11, 2009, 12:44 pmthe first one is the only one I’d hesitate to walk on. seriously, all the other ones look well built, i’d walk on that shit no problem.
Posted by baltic_suka | June 12, 2009, 12:43 amI’m with Aidan in comment 34 – I’ve been over the Carrick-a-Rede bridge many times myself, and you’d have to try really hard to fall of it. And if you’re going to try that hard, nothing’s going to stop you, is it?
Gosh, are we breeding a race of litigious, over-insured scaredycats, or what? You may be scared of heights and/or ropes, but that doesn’t logically follow that the bridge is dangerous. Stupidity is the most dangerous thing of all.
Posted by Diane | June 12, 2009, 3:10 amMost of those bridges do not seem so bad. Suspension bridges are not inherently bad unless poorly constructed.
I’ve been on plenty of 3 wire bridges – 1 wire to stand on and 1 wire either side for balance which are harder (especially with a pack because the top 2 wires are invariably too close together to easily walk through).
Here is are a couple of fairly tame ones
http://www.mountainz.co.nz/content/article/nz/picture/290504_aiguillesRouge_3.jpg
http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/10173662.jpg
Another not quite so easy to walk across (now gone)
http://www.waitotaraforests.orconhosting.net.nz/trains3wirebridge.JPG
There are also many bridges around with 1 or 2 plank base and only 1 handrail.
Posted by The Global Traveller | June 12, 2009, 3:25 amAwesum….
Adventurous….
Cooolll……
Watery….
And the Most Thrilling collection
Keep it up
Posted by Sumit Sharma | June 12, 2009, 3:38 amexcept for the one in pakistan, the rest don’t look dangerous at all. They might be scary if you have vertigo, but they’re not dangerous. What a sensationalistic title for this post. That’s the quality…
Posted by JJ | June 12, 2009, 4:43 amThe Jungle-Bridge at Taman Negara National Park in Malaysia might be about 30 meters above the ground, but it is really, really sturdy and safe.
We actually sat down to have a picnic and drinks up there, because it has such nice views and feels so stable.
Nonetheless: nice picture collection!
Posted by Radicke | June 12, 2009, 4:55 amExcellent post, a very stable blog.
Posted by Robert Bridge | June 12, 2009, 7:53 amLoboc Hanging Bridge, Philippines and Hanging bridge in Bohol, Philippines is the same bohol is the isalnd loboc the town. I know that, because i have been on the Bridge.
Posted by itsa me | June 12, 2009, 4:36 pmThe person who entiteled this “picturedump” with “the most dangerous bridges in the world” is a coward. Except the first one all of these bridges are in a good condition. No reason why they should be dangerous…?
Posted by Schwarz | June 13, 2009, 1:39 pmI have to say, except for the first one, all these bridges look totally safe – hardly the most dangerous in the world.
Take the one in Ireland, for instance – that bridge is taken down during the winter, and reassembled in spring. This means that it isn’t open during dangerous winter months, and provides a tourist attraction in the summer. Hence, due to the large volume of people crossing it, very strict regulations are imposed regarding its safety.
Posted by Tom | June 20, 2009, 7:46 pmi was actually on that bridge in ireland the view was beautiful though i did have a fat polish lady jumping up and down on the bridge behind me laughing so it was alittle nerve wracking but i highly recommend it to anyone who goes to visit ireland really one of the most beautiful countries ive seen
Posted by jack bailey | July 1, 2009, 1:21 am#1 in pakistan sure looks fun
surely it’s not designed to cross.
Posted by robb | July 1, 2009, 11:45 amwhat a nice blog. these bridges are really scary but i think i can cross some of them. i love the post! great stuff
Posted by gate valves | July 3, 2009, 3:06 amI have to say the only bridge that I would not cross was the first one. The rest of them didn’t even get a response…
It was like “Cool…”
Most of them were actually crafted well, like I said, except for the first one.
Posted by Innocent Bystander | July 10, 2009, 10:07 amSee noone else is interested in these LAME bridges…Noone is commenting them.
Next time do some better research and find something people will actually like.
Moron…
Posted by Innocent Bystander | July 15, 2009, 1:58 pmI’ve been reading this awesome site for 2 weeks now. I’ve been impressed tremendously. I applaud. =) Though, this post? I beg to differ. Taman Negara National Park Bridge? In Sarawak, Malaysia? I’ve been there, and indeed I took a shot at the longest canopy walk in the world. It was unimaginably safe, the ‘supporting ropes’ were clearly strong! In fact, they do have an everyday ‘check-the-ropes’ routine. Therefore, it there were to be any damages, if it’s fixable, it would be fixed, and if it was not fixable, then the bridge shall be closed down for a day or two till it’s fixed. Above all, good post! ;D
Posted by Wai Min | July 17, 2009, 1:56 pmvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv cooooooooooooooool gooood enough 2 njoy
Posted by maya | July 18, 2009, 11:25 amIt,s best pic,s we enjoy goooooooooooooood very goooooooood
Posted by jawad | July 30, 2009, 8:22 amso dangerous,but for somebody this is challenge
Posted by ben | August 17, 2009, 7:45 pmA safe and less expensive alternative to the many suspended and suspension bridges in these photos are the WireBridges built by EcoSystems in Nepal. You are welcome to follow the construction of the Sukaura WireBridge in January 2009 at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb-7xNiQha0
and get a wider view of the bridges at
http://www.globalgiving.com/pr/600/proj565d.html
Posted by David Sowerwine | August 20, 2009, 6:11 pmCapilano Suspension Bridge – North Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada
http://legacyweb.triumf.ca/vancouver_images/csb/c14.JPG
http://www.sfu.ca/geog/geog351fall07/Group01/07_nvan/capilano.htm
http://www.arrakeen.ch/canada99/17%20%20Capilano%20Suspension%20Bridge.JPG
http://z.about.com/d/gocanada/1/0/X/2/-/-/capilano_suspension_bridge_1.jpg
http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/size:large/view:main/2804309-2-capilano-suspension-bridge-soft-side.jpg
Posted by primal | September 19, 2009, 9:56 amThe country I live have much more dangerous bridges than what I saw in this collection. However much they seems to be dangerous, these bridges still serves the requirements of the indigenous people of the locality.
Posted by Lenin Jayasinghe | November 22, 2009, 12:25 pmThe are awesome.
I DON”T understand why they are ‘dangerous’ at all. Is it because people have fallen off them (is there data to support this)?
The Most Dangerous bridge in the world is actually the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco where on average at least one successful suicide happens each week.
Posted by Bridger | December 12, 2009, 5:11 pmi love your bridges because they show how you can make a bridge
Posted by mikell | May 6, 2010, 3:58 pmhow scary i could never walk on one of those!!!!!!!
Posted by chelsea | May 27, 2010, 6:40 pm126 comments and nothing about Indiana Jones?
Posted by Rob | June 30, 2010, 12:54 pmvery nice pics!
Posted by nature | July 22, 2010, 4:53 pmall bridges should not be repaired and should be sent their images as most amazing monuments
Posted by sunil thapar | July 27, 2010, 10:43 am