1- Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Pakistan
People often say that Hussaini Bridge is the most dangerous bridge to cross in the world. The Hussaini Suspension Bridge is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan and is 100 feet high and 194 meters long.
Built between 1966 and 1977 to connect villages in the Hunza Valley, it is now a popular tourist destination. After the old bridge was washed away by the flood, the villagers built it using ropes and planks from the area.
The stability of this suspension bridge is not clear, and the Hunza River cannot be safely crossed due to many holes in the ground.
2- Biomural Bridges in Meghalaya, India
One of the most dangerous bridges to cross in the world is the Jeeva Moola Bridge in Meghalaya.
Living-Early-Bridge in Meghalaya
A unique type of bridge made of shaped trees in the state of Meghalaya, India. They were formed by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes living on both sides of the river. They use the aerial roots of the Indian rubber tree to make them.
The roots of these trees are wrapped around frames made of bamboo or palm trunks and carried across the river to the planting site. Living root bridges can exceed 20 m (66 ft) in length. They are slippery and dangerous to walk on, but trees can grow new roots so they are stable and last a long time.
3- Suspension bridge in Gaza, Nepal
In Ghasa city of Nepal, there is a long suspension bridge called Ghasa suspension bridge. The 443 feet (135 m) high and 1,128 feet (343 m) long bridge is mainly used to transport animals from one side to the other.
The main reason for the construction of the bridge is to reduce the traffic caused by road animals. Although it looks dangerous, many people pass through it every day, and farmers use it to herd their animals.
Some people may be afraid to cross the bridge, but watching the animals walk across the swinging suspension bridge is fun.
4- U Bean Bridge, Myanmar
The wooden U Bein Bridge crosses Taungthaman Lake in Mandalay, Myanmar. Built in 1851, this bridge is the oldest and longest teak bridge in the world. There are 1,086 teak wood poles attached to the lake.
Although the bridge is largely intact, the teak wooden posts are slowly crumbling and people are worried that it will collapse one day if not fixed. Even though this bridge is deteriorating, it is a beautiful sight when the sun sets behind it and casts golden light on the lake.
5- Monkey Bridges, Vietnam
Monkey bridges are some of the most dangerous bridges in the world to attempt to cross if you lack the strength or skill. Monkey Bridge is a special bridge found in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam.
Between two and ten meters (6.5 to 33 feet) above the Mekong Delta, these bridges allow people to walk from one village to the next. People living in the area build bridges. They are made of one piece of bamboo and have only one fence to stand on.
Most people have to bend down like a monkey and hold on tight to climb them. These beautiful bridges are scary and difficult to cross, but adventurers will have an unforgettable experience.
6- IYA VALLEY VINE BRIDGES, JAPAN
Vine Bridges are beautiful suspension bridges in Miyoshi, Tokushima, Japan. They hang over the Aya Ganga. There were 13 bridges in Ayia Valley but now only three bridges remain.
Iya Kazurabashi is the largest and most famous of the three surviving bridges. It is 45 meters (148 ft) long and stands 14 meters (46 ft) above the river. The bridge is made of rope-like wood and vines. It is rebuilt every few years. Tall cedar trees on both sides hold it up, and steel cables hidden in the vines make it even more secure.
As you cross these vine bridges, your heart will race as you swing with the structure and take in the views.
7- PUENTE DE OJUELA, MEXICO
Puente de Ojuela is a suspension bridge built in 1898 in Mapim, Durango, Mexico. Since 1991, when people started visiting the ghost town of Ojuela, the 318-m (1,043-ft) bridge has become a popular spot for tourists. It is made mainly of wood and stands 109 meters (360 ft) above the canyon floor.
This is one of the most dangerous bridges in the world to walk on because of the rocks and squeals. If you dare, you can see the desert canyon through the gaps in the wooden floorboards.
8- Japan: Musu Suribashi Bridge
There is a suspension bridge called Musou Tsuribashi Bridge in the Southern Japanese Alps. Built in the 1950s, the bridge is widely agreed to be Japan’s most dangerous suspension bridge. It is 144 meters (472 ft) long and made of thin boards and wire.
It is very difficult to get to because it is 83 meters (272 ft) high, and the only way to get there is to climb a cliff using chains built into the rock.
Many wooden boards have rotted due to lack of care over the years. It would be very dangerous to cross this bridge in its current state, and there is a sign saying you shouldn’t.
