Suspension Glass Bridge – China
Located in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park of China, this glass bridge stretches 1,410 feet between two mountains. The bridge was constructed in 2015 and cost $3.4 million to build.The bridge was designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan and has set world records for its architecture and construction.
Following the bridge’s opening, it had to be temporarily closed because it had 10 times the amount of allotted 8,000 visitors per day. Glass bridges have been all the rage in China due to the photo opportunities they provide. The bridge is absolutely stunning but the 984-foot drop will definitely make your stomach drop if you look through the glass bottom.
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.
Plank Road in the Sky - China
I’m not sure this can even constitute as 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!
Ai Petri Bridge – Ukraine
With spectacular views all around, the Ai Petri Bridge which sits high up in the mountains of Ukraine crosses over a canyon which is 4,200 feet deep. It serves as a connection between two peaks of the Crimean Mountains.
The bridge gets a lot of wind and fog due to the area it sits in. Even on a calm day, visitors should be careful because the bridge still tends to shake as they cross over the gigantic canyon.
Capilano Suspension Bridge – Canada
Suspended high above the Capilano river in Northern Vancouver sits the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It stretches 460 feet and sits 230 feet about the water. The bridge gets around 800,000 visitors a year and that’s not surprising given the area. Visitors are gifted to a view of towering evergreens and cedar-scented rainforest air.
It was built originally in 1889 by George grab mackay, a Scottish civil engineer. It was sold twice and bought ultimately by Henri Auveneau who renovated the whole bridge in the mid -1950s. Fun fact- The bridge has been used as a setting in episodes of several T.V. series, including MacGyver, Sliders, The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, and Psych.