Sometimes you give people bridges for their birthday, no? In 1840, Crown Prince Maximilian II built this bridge as a birthday present for his friend Marie. The two climbed mountains together.
It is a pedestrian bridge which is situated over a cliff and is popular with tourists due to its views of Neuschwanstein Castle. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, both of the castle and of the deep gorge below. While the bridge has since been restored, the original barristers are still used.
Plank Road in the Sky, China
I’m not sure this can even constitute a “bridge” as it is literally wooden planks along the edge of Mount Hua in China. It is 7,000 feet high and to be frank, it looks absolutely terrifying!
To cross, you need to connect your harness to the rope that runs along the mountain and grip the chain for dear life as you walk along the edge. And if you run into traffic, you must unclip your harness, pass the other person and then clip back. The view looks unbeatable though!
Cape William Moore Bridge, Alaska
This 100-foot suspension bridge is on the Klondike Highway located near the town of Skagway, Alaska. The bridge was constructed in 1976 to allow traffic to pass over the Moore Creek Gorge.
The bridge is used a lot by trucks that haul ore back and forth. The bridge has reached a point of utter deterioration and there are plans to renew it to perhaps a pedestrian walkway.
Mackinac Bridge, Michigan
The Mackinac bridge, which is also known as “Big Mac,” connects the upper and lower peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan. Its construction was complete in 1957 and the bridge spans 26,372 feet.
Since its construction, the bridge, as well as the upper peninsula, has become a major tourist attraction. While this bridge looks very safe (and it usually is) it does tend to receive really strong winds that in severe cases can send cars flying off of it. For those who prefer a different mode of transportation, there is also a ferry service.
Musou Tsuribashi Bridge, Japan
Also known as Japan’s “scariest suspension bridge,” the bridge was built in the 1950s and unfortunately hasn’t been well maintained.
The bridge is located pretty much in the middle of nowhere, in the Southern Japanese Alps called Musou Tsuribashi. It is made only from wire and a few wooden planks with a narrow passage for those daring enough to venture across.