To paraphrase “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams, “the goal of each sensible engineer is to try and do little or no in their careers, and if you want to build one thing, simply hope it doesn’t hurt anyone.”
Of course, that’s merchandising short some terribly gifted engineers World Health Organization ought to tend nice credit for working out innovative ways that of obtaining US to cross antecedently un-crossable tract like giant bodies of water or deep, deep canyons.
If they and their team did their job right, they’ve created one thing that stands the take a look at of your time. however there square measure alternative structures that almost all people agree may have used some higher engineering, or at the terribly least a number of a lot of handholds.
Check out a number of these bridges that build some US wish to think about finding Associate in Nursing alternate route.
1. Montenegro Bridge, Costa Rica
For a country known for beautiful tropical scenery, this pedestrian bridge is a perfect way to see a bird’s-eye view of the Montenegro rainforest. That would certainly be a lovely plan if the bridge were modern and intact and, well, safe for all sorts of sightseers.
Unfortunately, visitors report that the wooden span has limited handholds and missing floorboards, and crossing it definitely is in line with the other adventures you’re supposed to be having in this Central American destination.
This bridge is actually part of a system of forest structures high up in the forest’s canopy called the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Many tourist packages include visits to them which are a good way to spot wildlife and study plants from close up.
2. Hussaini Hanging Bridge, Pakistan
How crazy is this bridge? It may not even exist! The explanation isn’t all that mythical either, though that would be something amazing.
After dominating all sorts of “top 10” lists of poorly engineered/generally dangerous structures for years, many travel pros say this bridge seems to have washed away during heavy floods in 2011 and 2012.
However, it’s located in such an isolated location that it’s possible that the residents may have already created a work-around or some kind of substitute until it can be rebuilt on a larger scale. Or it may still be down. This bridge was built in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of the northern part of the country in 1978 with the development of the Karakoram Highway, which connected much of the country.
Even this “newer” bridge above Borit Lake was considered on the rustic side, with simple wooden planks distributed randomly supported by small cables. But it did replace a more primitive rope bridge that was even in more of a sorry shape.
3. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ireland
Rope bridges were fine ways to traverse open space, say 500 years ago.
But even then, people were wisely opting to build firmer structures out of stone and other more solid, stronger ingredients.
However, the news apparently didn’t get residents of County Antrim in northern Ireland who wanted an easy, non-boat option to reach the island of Carrickarede.
So they came up with a narrow pedestrian bridge 60 feet long and about 90 feet above the land and water. But even this one looks iffy especially with any kind of breeze or squall, both of which are common weather happenings in coastal communities.
Only eight people are allowed on it at any one time to keep it from getting overloaded. If you’re in any kind of hurry to get there, the smart choice seems to go by boat. Word is that many people who try crossing it once opt for the boat for the return trip as well.
4. Storseisundet Bridge, Norway
The longest of eight bridges that connect the Romsdal Peninsula to the island of Averoya, this particular structure has a reputation as “the scariest one” or sometimes “the drunkest one.”
Though it has been designed following precise and modern safety standards, when you’re heading for it, it appears the road twists, goes straight up and then just stops in mid-air.
It’s likely more than one driver has pulled over here to double-check their GPS or road report to make sure they’re on the right path and it’s not a dead end. The “end of the road” appearance is actually an optical illusion.
The road actually dips down and to the right, which makes it appear to drop away completely when you’re heading in that direction. When drivers come from the opposite direction, this bridge appears much less intimidating and not as large, or an especially dangerous curve.
5. Deception Pass Bridge, Washington
Part of the appeal of the Pacific Northwest is the wide variety or excellent vantage points to appreciate overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
But these sightseeing spots sometimes take some effort to get to, and are sometimes way out of the comfort zone for people who don’t necessarily like looking down from on high.
This bridge that connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island in northwest Washington comes together at a scenic State Park.
The 1,486-foot-long bridge stands about 180 feet above the ocean, which makes it fun to watch boats passing through, especially the tall-masted sailboats. But the best viewing area for photos is along a very narrow pedestrian area on a busy bridge, so you’ll be buffeted by big breezes from the wind and from the fast-moving traffic.
On a windy, rainy day the solid bridge will undoubtedly stand firm, but you’ll start to wonder about your own footing.
6. Titlis Cliff Walk, Switzerland
Europe’s highest suspension bridge spans more than 300 feet near Mt. Titlis in the central part of the country.
People can access it by taking a cable car up the mountain, which can be beautiful and scenic and bursting with photo opportunities.
Or, if you’re squeamish about heights the higher you climb, it can also be an increasingly bad idea.
Once you get to the Cliff Walk bridge, you’ll find it’s safe, at least relatively. Climbers are mostly enclosed and there’s plenty to hold onto and those steel cables are plenty thick. But you’re still out there in the elements at the top of the mountains, 500 feet above the ground.
Once you successfully cross to the other side, you’ll find an impressive viewing platform and access to a chair lift to hike even higher. Tourism officials do close it in bad weather – along with the likely fear factor of trying to navigate this in high winds or snow, visibility will also be limited, cutting down on its appeal as a tourism attraction.
7. Capilano Bridge, British Columbia
If you like heights, you’ll find that this suspension bridge in Vancouver is only the beginning of the fun you’re going to have high up.
And if you’re not a fan of heights, you’re not going to enjoy a moment of this. In 1889, it was just a 450-feet bridge 230 feet above the Capilano River.
But over time, it’s now the focus of the 27-acre Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
In addition to traversing the bridge, visitors can access Cliffwalk, a series of platforms, bridges and stairs; and Treetop Adventures, a series of shorter bridges that take people through the trees, 100 feet above ground. These included guided nature tours where kids and adults can learn about forest health.
Though there are handholds on the bridge and related structures, it’s certainly high on the risk factor. In 2012, a hiker fell from one of the Cliffwalk platforms supposedly while trying to retrieve a dropped debit card, and in 2010, a student fell after he decided to climb over a guard rail, and lost his balance.
8. Seven-Mile Bridge, Florida
Sure it’s scenic, which is exactly what you want on a beautiful day when driving through this sunny state.
But it’s also a long bridge that connects some of the Keys together. So any car trouble, accidents, or related problems, and you’re kind of stuck.
At only 65 feet at its highest point, it’s much lower on the water than some bridges that are considered a little more nerve wracking because of their height.
But this one still makes a lot of “scary” lists because of its remoteness, length and vulnerability. If you’re on it when a storm happens to roll in, which can happen anytime, you don’t have a lot of options other than keep driving forward to get away. The bridge is more than a century old, and needs work in places.
In fact, the Pigeon Key portion, which is closed to motorized traffic, recently received approval from the state for a significant maintenance and preservation package. Along with lots of vehicle traffic, the bridge is also used for cycling, running and even a community fun run.
9. Langkawi Sky Bridge, Malaysia
The list of features on the Langkawi Sky Bridge that add to its fear factor go on for days.
As if the concept of building a pedestrian bridge in the middle of the jungle isn’t scary enough, the very design of the bridge is enough to strike fear in those who consider walking across its passageway.
The Langkawi Sky Bridge stretches 410 feet along the peak of Gunung mat Chinchang on Pulau Langkawi.
The island is located in Kedah and is part of the Langkawi archipelago. The bridge’s design bends and curves around the mountain peaks at the top of the island, making it an imposing structure from afar and a test of your nerves up close. Construction on the bridge was completed in 2005, though it is currently closed indefinitely for repairs.
As a landmark in Malaysia, the bridge has attracted the attention of film directors throughout the Indian Ocean and South Pacific. The final scene in the movie “Don: The Chase Begins Again” was filmed on the bridge. If you are incapable of keeping your wits about you when you cannot see the support structures of a bridge below you, the Langkawi Bridge is not the place to go for a leisurely stroll.
10. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Louisiana
The world’s longest bridge over water is the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The bridge does not reach incredible heights, with a maximum height of 16 feet above Lake Pontchartrain.
There are no crazy bends, twists, or turns on the causeway. The fear that is induced in many first-time drivers on the causeway is a sense that the bridge will never come to an end.
The causeway was constructed over the course of nearly 20 years, with the two spans opening 14 years apart from each other. Once you reach the middle of the causeway bridge, fear increases in some because it is impossible to see land on any side of the waters of Lake Pontchartrain. The bridge was constructed to provide a better connection to the city of New Orleans for the communities in the northern parishes.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway spans a total distance of 23.87 miles and consists of 9,500 concrete pilings that support the bridge’s driving deck. The biggest controversy surrounding the bridge has been its designation as the longest bridge over water in the world. When the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge opened in China, the Guinness Book of World Records created two categories for bridges over water.
The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge is the longest bridge over water (aggregate), while the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is the longest bridge over water (continuous).
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For a country known for beautiful tropical scenery, this pedestrian bridge is a perfect way to see a bird’s-eye view of the Montenegro rainforest. That would certainly be a lovely plan if the bridge were modern and intact and, well, safe for all sorts of sightseers.
Unfortunately, visitors report that the wooden span has limited handholds and missing floorboards, and crossing it definitely is in line with the other adventures you’re supposed to be having in this Central American destination.
This bridge is actually part of a system of forest structures high up in the forest’s canopy called the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Many tourist packages include visits to them which are a good way to spot wildlife and study plants from close up.
How crazy is this bridge? It may not even exist! The explanation isn’t all that mythical either, though that would be something amazing.
After dominating all sorts of “top 10” lists of poorly engineered/generally dangerous structures for years, many travel pros say this bridge seems to have washed away during heavy floods in 2011 and 2012.
However, it’s located in such an isolated location that it’s possible that the residents may have already created a work-around or some kind of substitute until it can be rebuilt on a larger scale. Or it may still be down. This bridge was built in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of the northern part of the country in 1978 with the development of the Karakoram Highway, which connected much of the country.
Even this “newer” bridge above Borit Lake was considered on the rustic side, with simple wooden planks distributed randomly supported by small cables. But it did replace a more primitive rope bridge that was even in more of a sorry shape.
Rope bridges were fine ways to traverse open space, say 500 years ago.
But even then, people were wisely opting to build firmer structures out of stone and other more solid, stronger ingredients.
However, the news apparently didn’t get residents of County Antrim in northern Ireland who wanted an easy, non-boat option to reach the island of Carrickarede.
So they came up with a narrow pedestrian bridge 60 feet long and about 90 feet above the land and water. But even this one looks iffy especially with any kind of breeze or squall, both of which are common weather happenings in coastal communities.
Only eight people are allowed on it at any one time to keep it from getting overloaded. If you’re in any kind of hurry to get there, the smart choice seems to go by boat. Word is that many people who try crossing it once opt for the boat for the return trip as well.
The longest of eight bridges that connect the Romsdal Peninsula to the island of Averoya, this particular structure has a reputation as “the scariest one” or sometimes “the drunkest one.”
Though it has been designed following precise and modern safety standards, when you’re heading for it, it appears the road twists, goes straight up and then just stops in mid-air.
It’s likely more than one driver has pulled over here to double-check their GPS or road report to make sure they’re on the right path and it’s not a dead end. The “end of the road” appearance is actually an optical illusion.
The road actually dips down and to the right, which makes it appear to drop away completely when you’re heading in that direction. When drivers come from the opposite direction, this bridge appears much less intimidating and not as large, or an especially dangerous curve.
Part of the appeal of the Pacific Northwest is the wide variety or excellent vantage points to appreciate overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
But these sightseeing spots sometimes take some effort to get to, and are sometimes way out of the comfort zone for people who don’t necessarily like looking down from on high.
This bridge that connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island in northwest Washington comes together at a scenic State Park.
The 1,486-foot-long bridge stands about 180 feet above the ocean, which makes it fun to watch boats passing through, especially the tall-masted sailboats. But the best viewing area for photos is along a very narrow pedestrian area on a busy bridge, so you’ll be buffeted by big breezes from the wind and from the fast-moving traffic.
On a windy, rainy day the solid bridge will undoubtedly stand firm, but you’ll start to wonder about your own footing.
Europe’s highest suspension bridge spans more than 300 feet near Mt. Titlis in the central part of the country.
People can access it by taking a cable car up the mountain, which can be beautiful and scenic and bursting with photo opportunities.
Or, if you’re squeamish about heights the higher you climb, it can also be an increasingly bad idea.
Once you get to the Cliff Walk bridge, you’ll find it’s safe, at least relatively. Climbers are mostly enclosed and there’s plenty to hold onto and those steel cables are plenty thick. But you’re still out there in the elements at the top of the mountains, 500 feet above the ground.
Once you successfully cross to the other side, you’ll find an impressive viewing platform and access to a chair lift to hike even higher. Tourism officials do close it in bad weather – along with the likely fear factor of trying to navigate this in high winds or snow, visibility will also be limited, cutting down on its appeal as a tourism attraction.
If you like heights, you’ll find that this suspension bridge in Vancouver is only the beginning of the fun you’re going to have high up.
And if you’re not a fan of heights, you’re not going to enjoy a moment of this. In 1889, it was just a 450-feet bridge 230 feet above the Capilano River.
But over time, it’s now the focus of the 27-acre Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
In addition to traversing the bridge, visitors can access Cliffwalk, a series of platforms, bridges and stairs; and Treetop Adventures, a series of shorter bridges that take people through the trees, 100 feet above ground. These included guided nature tours where kids and adults can learn about forest health.
Though there are handholds on the bridge and related structures, it’s certainly high on the risk factor. In 2012, a hiker fell from one of the Cliffwalk platforms supposedly while trying to retrieve a dropped debit card, and in 2010, a student fell after he decided to climb over a guard rail, and lost his balance.
Sure it’s scenic, which is exactly what you want on a beautiful day when driving through this sunny state.
But it’s also a long bridge that connects some of the Keys together. So any car trouble, accidents, or related problems, and you’re kind of stuck.
At only 65 feet at its highest point, it’s much lower on the water than some bridges that are considered a little more nerve wracking because of their height.
But this one still makes a lot of “scary” lists because of its remoteness, length and vulnerability. If you’re on it when a storm happens to roll in, which can happen anytime, you don’t have a lot of options other than keep driving forward to get away. The bridge is more than a century old, and needs work in places.
In fact, the Pigeon Key portion, which is closed to motorized traffic, recently received approval from the state for a significant maintenance and preservation package. Along with lots of vehicle traffic, the bridge is also used for cycling, running and even a community fun run.
The list of features on the Langkawi Sky Bridge that add to its fear factor go on for days.
As if the concept of building a pedestrian bridge in the middle of the jungle isn’t scary enough, the very design of the bridge is enough to strike fear in those who consider walking across its passageway.
The Langkawi Sky Bridge stretches 410 feet along the peak of Gunung mat Chinchang on Pulau Langkawi.
The island is located in Kedah and is part of the Langkawi archipelago. The bridge’s design bends and curves around the mountain peaks at the top of the island, making it an imposing structure from afar and a test of your nerves up close. Construction on the bridge was completed in 2005, though it is currently closed indefinitely for repairs.
As a landmark in Malaysia, the bridge has attracted the attention of film directors throughout the Indian Ocean and South Pacific. The final scene in the movie “Don: The Chase Begins Again” was filmed on the bridge. If you are incapable of keeping your wits about you when you cannot see the support structures of a bridge below you, the Langkawi Bridge is not the place to go for a leisurely stroll.
The world’s longest bridge over water is the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The bridge does not reach incredible heights, with a maximum height of 16 feet above Lake Pontchartrain.
There are no crazy bends, twists, or turns on the causeway. The fear that is induced in many first-time drivers on the causeway is a sense that the bridge will never come to an end.
The causeway was constructed over the course of nearly 20 years, with the two spans opening 14 years apart from each other. Once you reach the middle of the causeway bridge, fear increases in some because it is impossible to see land on any side of the waters of Lake Pontchartrain. The bridge was constructed to provide a better connection to the city of New Orleans for the communities in the northern parishes.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway spans a total distance of 23.87 miles and consists of 9,500 concrete pilings that support the bridge’s driving deck. The biggest controversy surrounding the bridge has been its designation as the longest bridge over water in the world. When the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge opened in China, the Guinness Book of World Records created two categories for bridges over water.
The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge is the longest bridge over water (aggregate), while the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is the longest bridge over water (continuous).
VIA: (Viralsmash)
