Top 15 Most Dangerous Bridges Around the World | Adventure Travel

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[Music] The Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado, USA, is one of the highest suspension bridges in the country, soaring 955 ft, about 291 m above the Arkansas River. Standing on the bridge, you'll feel an overwhelming sense of awe as you look down into the deep abyss framed by the towering granite cliffs of the Royal Gorge. Even though the bridge is solidly built, every step across its airy span can make even the bravest souls tremble.

The wind howls through the canyon and the bridge gently sways with each gust, making your heart skip a beat. This bridge isn't just an engineering marvel. It's a true test of courage for anyone afraid of heights.

With its majestic yet treacherous beauty, the Royal Gorge Bridge offers an experience that is both breathtaking and spine- chilling. A place where you must conquer your fear to taste the pure freedom of standing between earth and sky. If you think the Royal Gorge Bridge is terrifying, just wait until you step onto the titless cliffwalk in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

Perched at a dizzying 10,000 ft above sea level, this narrow suspension bridge clings to the edge of an icy cliff with only a 3-fft wide path separating you from the abyss below. With the howling wind and icy mist biting at your skin, every step feels like a test of courage. The metal grates beneath your feet offer a terrifying view straight into the snowcovered void.

Yet, there's something hauntingly beautiful about the entire [Music] experience. For thrillsekers, this is a bucket list adventure you simply can't miss. and just when you think you've seen it all, the Lancawi Skybridge delivers a breathtaking moment, both literally and figuratively.

Suspended over 2,000 feet above sea level on Malaysia's Pula Lancawi Island, this curved pedestrian bridge seems to float between the clouds. Reached via an exhilarating cable car ride, the 410 ft long Lancawi Sky Bridge stretches between two mountain peaks, offering a stunning panoramic view of lush green landscapes and the sparkling ocean below. [Music] It's more than just a bridge.

It's an experience of floating between earth and sky. Suspended between two mountain peaks, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the lush tropical rainforest and the distant ocean beyond. One moment you're in awe of the view, the next you're gripping the railing, convincing yourself to take just one more step.

It's not just a bridge. It's a surreal experience suspended between earth and sky. [Music] After the adrenaline rush of crossing the fragile wooden planks of the Husini hanging bridge in Pakistan, the journey takes us to the next awe inspiring landmark, the 7mm bridge in the Florida Keys, USA.

Stretching over seven miles, the bridge connects Knight's Key to Little Duck Key, appearing like an endless road suspended above the deep blue ocean. On clear, sunny days, driving across this bridge is an unforgettable experience where you can feel the ocean breeze and soak in the endless beauty of sea and sky all around you. [Music] But when hurricane season arrives, the bridge transforms into something terrifying, trembling under nature's wrath.

Massive waves crash below. Fierce winds howl through the air. And memories of the original bridge, once destroyed by a violent storm, send a chilling reminder to anyone who dares to cross.

[Music] The 7mi bridge, stunning yet formidable, stands as a powerful reminder of nature's might. [Music] Leaving behind the wild beauty and challenges of the Sevenmile Bridge, our journey continues to the Deception Pass Bridge in Washington State, USA. This pair of two-lane bridges connects Fidalgo and Whidby Islands, creating a scene that is both majestic and eerily mystical.

[Music] At 180 ft above the water, the bridge curves like a delicate ribbon through the wild landscape. Yet, it holds an unpredictable sense of danger beneath its graceful [Music] form. Whenever a blanket of mist rolls in, the entire bridge is swallowed by a cold, mysterious atmosphere, making travelers feel as if they've stepped into an eerie, otherworldly realm.

[Music] True to its name, Deception Pass Bridge is both alluring and deceptive. A place that tests the courage of all who dare to cross [Music] it. After the thrill of crossing through the mysterious fog of Deception Pass Bridge, the journey takes us to Louisiana, USA, home to the Lake Poncher Train Causeway, the longest overwater bridge in the world, stretching more than 23.

8 [Music] mi. When the weather is calm, crossing the bridge feels like gliding along an endless road, surrounded on both sides by serene, deep blue waters that create a peaceful, almost dreamlike atmosphere. During hurricane season, Lake Ponchart Train transforms into a raging sea with powerful waves relentlessly crashing against the bridge as if trying to swallow everything in their path.

[Music] The Lake Ponchart Train Causeway is both mesmerizing and terrifying. A stunning showcase of nature's boundless power. [Music] Leaving behind the raw intensity of the Lake Ponchart Train Causeway, our journey now leads us to the canopy walk in Ghana's Kakum rainforest, where the thrill shifts from crashing waves to the quickened heartbeat of navigating through a mysterious ancient jungle.

Suspended to 130 ft above the forest floor, this canopy walkway is made of simple ropes, wooden planks, and aluminum forming a narrow path that stretches delicately across the lush green treetops. Each gentle step carries you through the dense canopy where the swaying walkway and the sense of height send a flutter through your chest, making every heartbeat feel just a little louder. Even with safety nets lining the sides, one glance downward reveals the vast plunging expanse of the tropical rainforest.

A view so overwhelming it can leave anyone breathless. The Canopy Walk is a blend of untouched beauty and humbling vulnerability. A place where nature's mystery gently reminds every visitor of how small we truly [Music] [Music] are.

Leaving behind the enchanting mystery of Ghana's canopy walk, our journey continues to the Lancawi Skybridge in Malaysia. A stunning masterpiece suspended in the clouds, standing over 320 ft above the ground and more than 2,000 ft above sea [Music] level. This gracefully curved bridge is like a breathtaking stroke of design linking two mountain peaks built through daring helicopter missions that brought each piece into place.

[Music] Standing on the Lancawi Skybridge, you're overwhelmed by the majestic views. Yet, a flicker of fear creeps in as you glance down into the dizzying depths below. All while feeling as if you're walking on [Music] air.

Every step quickens your heartbeat, and even the gentlest breeze sets the bridge swaying ever so slightly, awakening a powerful sense of awe at just how small we are in the face of nature's vastness. [Music] Bidding farewell to the dizzying heights of the Lancawi Skybridge, our journey continues to the Mount Titlas Cliffwalk in Switzerland, a place where you can truly feel the icy breath of the majestic Alps. Perched at over 10,000 ft above sea level, this narrow suspension bridge just about 3 ft wide stretches like a fragile thread between two snow-covered mountain [Music] peaks.

Below, a seemingly bottomless abyss shrouded in drifting clouds creates a scene that is both dreamlike and haunting. The Mount Titless Cliffwalk doesn't just test your courage. It makes you feel the full weight of nature's grandeur and your own smallalness in its overwhelming presence.

[Music] Leaving behind the icy challenging heights of the Mount Tetlas cliffwalk, our journey takes us to the Vidim River Bridge in the frozen expanse of Siberia, Russia. This is an old wooden bridge barely 6 ft wide made from decaying loosely fastened planks with almost no guardrails to offer any sense of safety. Every step on this bridge is a nerve-wracking experience filled with anxiety as the icy fast flowing Vidim River rushes 50 ft below your feet.

The VM River Bridge is more than just a test of courage. It's a stark reminder of the raw power and unforgiving nature of the Siberian wilderness. Leaving behind the old wooden veum bridge in Siberia, our journey now takes us to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida, USA.

A striking symbol of beauty that also carries a haunting [Music] legacy. Spanning over 4 miles, the bridge stretches across Tampa Bay, connecting the cities of St. Petersburg and [Music] Teracia.

When Florida's radiant sunlight hits just right, the bridge gleams like a golden ribbon stretched across the vivid blue ocean, offering a sense of calm and exhilaration all at once. But behind that beauty lies a tragic memory. the devastating accident of 1980 when a freighter struck the old bridge, causing it to collapse and claiming the lives of 35 innocent people.

Since then, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge has also become the site of over 200 suicides, turning it into a symbol not only of striking beauty, but also of deep sorrow and haunting loss. Leaving behind the sorrowful tales of the Sunshine Skyway, our journey leads us to the Ishima Ohashi Bridge in Japan. A breathtaking structure with a shape so extreme it sends shivers down the spine at first glance.

[Music] Famous for its steep incline of up to 6. 1%, the bridge rises like a giant roller coaster soaring into the sky. From a distance, it looks like a road gliding through the sky, challenging every human instinct for safety.

Drving across it is a truly intense experience as the steep curve gives you the surreal sensation of soaring through the air. Standing on the bridge, you can see an entire expanse unfold before you. Yet, this grandeur makes your heart pound as if you're facing an insurmountable challenge.

Ashima Ohashi stands as a symbol of bold engineering and the thrilling sense of defiance it inspires. [Music] Leaving behind the bridge of immortals, where mystery and natural grandeur intertwine, our journey continues to the Milo Vioaduct in France, one of the greatest bridge constructions the world has ever seen. Standing at 1,14 ft tall, higher than the Eiffel Tower, the Mio Vioideuct features soaring pylons that rise like giant fingers stretching skyward through the drifting white clouds.

[Music] With every step across, it feels as if you've entered another world where humanity seems small in the face of both technological brilliance and the overwhelming power of nature. Drving across the bridge with the vast abyss below fills you with a mix of exhilaration and unease. A thrilling yet nerve-wracking experience.

With every breath of wind and each passing cloud, your heart races a little faster. The Milo Vioaduct is more than just a bridge. It's a symbol of perseverance and innovation, a triumph over the limits of human possibility.