scary bridges in the world

If you enjoy rollercoasters, youll absolutely adore this bridge in Norway. Although not really dangerous in any physical sense, this bridge does add an element of adventure to the crossing, owing to its steepness and open nature.

This wellknown rope bridge links between mainland Ireland and the island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 meters in length and is situated at a height of 30 meters above the rocks below. Crossing the bridge is a such a frightening experience for travelers that most prefer to return to the mainland via boat.

This wellknown rope bridge links between mainland Ireland and the island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 meters in length and is situated at a height of 30 meters above the rocks below. Crossing the bridge is a such a frightening experience for travelers that most prefer to return to the mainland via boat.

This bridge seperates the weary traveler from the ground with a thin sheet of wood, only 30cm in depth. Its held in place by ropes extending about 1.30 meters up from either side, and feel as though they could snap and break at any moment.

Surrounded by the breathtaking French Alps, this bridge is perched around 4,000 meters above sea level and allows for aweinspiring views. The only problem you might find is having to take one of the longest cable car rides on Earth to get there about 2,700 meters up the side of the mountain.

During the harsh winters crossing the bridge becomes very difficult, as the wooden floor gets covered with ice and becomes slippery. One wrong move can send you and your vehicle into an uncomfortable ice bath.

This cablestayed bridge is located in the South of France, and, at a maximum height of 343 meters (1,125 feet), is the not the highest, but the tallest bridge in the world.

Located in a themepark in Colorado, this bridge was known as the heighest in the world until 2001, when it was surpassed by the Liuguanghe Bridge in China. It is suspended above the Arkansa river, and we suggest not stopping to look down while crossing it, for fear of extreme vertigo.

The Mackinac Bridge is the worlds 3rd longest totally suspended bridge (hitting a mindblowing 8,615 feet, or 2,627 meter). Five workers were killed during the construction of this bridge.

This causeway is supported by a massive amount of concrete pilings owing to its precarious nature. It was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest bridge over water in the world.