Bridges are meant to be a safe haven for us as motorists – a section where we can pass safely over rough waters or terrain and link from one place to another. Therefore, we expect to feel safe, calm and collected while plying over any bridge. But that is not always the case.

Especially so if you happen to use a bridge that was either made in the early 90s or was an attempt at an incredible engineering fete. Granted, some drivers get nervous whenever they come across even the safest and shortest of bridges. The fear of “mysteriously” falling over the bridge and landing on the murky and rough waters or surface below simply sends chills down their spine. Save such kind of height phobic individuals, there are bridges that even the most daring of us would think twice before using. And still, there are some that despite the adventurous wanting to use it, the average driver would rather make a U-turn and forget about crossing to the other side.

Such kind of scary bridges carry any of the following characteristics – too long, too tall, structurally questionable or extremely old. Whatever the case, a larger percentage of drivers, if need be, would only bring their cars to these bridges not more than half the year. For the remaining time, they would sit back nursing the trauma.

Which bridges are these? Well, in this piece, we have listed 25 bridges built to test our bravery. To get to know them, make sure you read on.

25 Langkawi Sky Bridge - Malaysia

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The Langkawi Sky Bridge is simply a work of art, being the longest free span and curved bridge in the world. The bridge was completed in 2004, and it was built on top of the Machinchang Mountain.

According to Panorama Langkawi, the bridge is suspended from an 82-meter high single pylon. It also hangs at about 100 meters above the ground. You can’t get your car across, for obvious safety concerns, but with your feet, you’d experience a special experience. The bridge also offers spectacularly changing perspective as it swings out over the landscape.

24 Hanging Bridge - Indonesia

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Even though this bridge, located in Indonesia, is called the Hanging Bridge, it’s not as high as you think. As a matter of fact, it’s quite low when compared to some bridges that were listed on this post.

One of the toughest parts of crossing the Hanging Bridge is noticing how unstable it is when you cross. Most times, you might feel like the bridge is about to collapse, making it an obvious place not to bring your car – or yourself.

23 Royal Gorge Bridge – USA

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The picture of this bridge says it all - it’s only for the brave at heart. The Royal Gorge in Colorado is the highest suspension bridge in the place. The Arkansas River bears this bridge over it, which rests 90 stories between two tall cliffs.

The bridge has a zip line and a 100-foot-tall pendulum wing that is referred to as the Royal Rush Sky-coaster. According to Inside Edition, the bridge is constantly under threat from wildfire – which makes us wonder whether you would take chances with it. Because flames damaged the bridge in June 2013, it was evacuated and reopened in January 2014.

22 Qeswachaka Bridge - Peru

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The Qeswachaka Bridge in Peru is one of the handmade bridges that are still in use in Peru. But that doesn’t mean crossing it is fun. Matter of fact, crossing the bridge will leave anyone with mixed feelings of being scared, impressed or both at the same time. According to CN Traveler, the bridge spans to about 118 feet in length and 60 feet above sea level.

Below the Qeswachaka Bridge is the Apurimac Canyon. The locals believe that since the Qeswachaka Bridge was christened by a traditional Incan ceremony, it brings blessing thus it’s safe to cross.

21 Capilano Suspension Bridge - Canada

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The Capilano Bridge was built by a park commissioner and civil engineer named Grant Mackay. The first time the bridge was constructed, deck of cedar planks and hemp ropes were used before an upgrade was done in 1903. When the upgrade was done, the hemp ropes were replaced with wire cables. In 1956, the bridge was rebuilt to the simple pedestrian bridge that exists today.

The Capilano is located in British Columbia, Canada. It has a total length of 460 feet over a height of 230 feet.

20 Quepos Bridge - Costa Rica

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The Quepos Bridge in Costa Rica is known to be one the most dangerous bridges in the world. We are not so surprised, after all, since it’s also known as the “Oh My God Bridge”.

It’s believed that the Quepos Bridge was originally created in the 1930s to move banana from one village to another. According to local history, the Quepos Bridge was majorly created by the “Bananera Company” to fulfill the function of transporting bananas. Even though the wooden floor of the bridge looks rickety and old, it seems to be reliable. However, it’s not advisable to take a vehicle there.

19 Millau Viaduct - France

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There’s no way you’d travel from Paris to Beziers and Montpellier without crossing the Millau Viaduct Bridge. The Millau is about 1,125 feet above its base which qualifies it as the tallest in the world.

According to Inside Edition, the Millau is a $445 million project that is seen as one of the greatest engineering feats. It has a floating-in-the-cloud effect because its highest point sits 62 feet above the Eiffel Tower. With this kind of height, a lot of drivers would prefer an alternative route over passing this bridge.

18 Puente De Ojuela - Mexico

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The Puente De Ojuela is a 7- kilometer long bridge that is located in North of Durango, Mexico. This bridge was built with gravel. It seems to have a steep slope – which is quite risky for cars. When the road was created initially, it was meant to be plied by only two cars. As time went by, it became risky and dangerous for two cars to drive side by side.

These days, more pedestrians are using the bridge than motorists. What is surprising is the fact that the Puente De Ojuela Bridge was constructed by the same people that constructed the Brooklyn Bridge.

17 The Chesapeake Bay Bridge - USA

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The Chesapeake Bay is almost a no-go-area for a lot of motorists although there’s a bridge available to drive people across, thanks to the scary look of the entire bridge. And to make matters worse, certain parts of the bridge measures up to 200 feet high, with the entire walk being 4.3-mile longs from end to end.

According to Inside Edition, some drivers fear this bridge because it’s functionally obsolete. The reason for this is that it has no emergency pull-offs. This missing feature and the scary design is enough to ward off any motorist.

16 Marienbrucke - Germany

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If you’ve planned out a vacation in Germany, it’s not a bad idea to visit the Marienbrucke or Queen Mary’s Bridge as both are popularly known. This advice is for those that have made up their minds to ply the bridge by foot.

Being on this bridge gives you a great view of the Neuschwanstein Castle - even if it’s quite difficult due to the crowd that’s usually present. However, the postcard-perfect views are worth the stress. While you’re at it, you can choose to take a hike along the river that leads to the waterfall. One simple advice though – don’t you dare bring your car.

15  The Trift Bridge – Switzerland

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According to My Switzerland, it all started when global warming led to the Trift Glacier melting. Due to this, the Swiss Alpine club was impossible to reach on foot for many years. In the verge to solve this issue, a simple suspension bridge was built to take visitors to the hut.

The bridge is located in the Alps of Gadmen, and it was modeled after the three-rope bridges. Since the launch of this bridge, it has attracted tourists and holds a record for being the highest and longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps as it spans about 560 feet, at a height of 330 feet.

14 Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge – UK

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This rope bridge is located in Antrim, Northern Ireland and it links the mainland to the little island of Carrick-a-Rede. From the name of the bridge alone, you can’t tell that it doesn’t accommodate cars since its name translates to “rock of the casting.” The bridge, instead, attracts more tourists on foot. It measures a total length of 66 feet, at a height of 98 feet.

Being on this bridge gives you the opportunity to experience stunning views of Scotland and Rathlin Island as well as its exceptional natural beauty - that’s if you’re brave enough to use the bridge.

13  Aiguille du Midi – France

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The Aguille bridge’s size may not initially give you the chills, but the moment it hits you that it measures up to 12,500 feet above sea level, you may conclude otherwise. According to Mpora, the bridge has been drilled into the Aiguille du Midi Mountain, located in Chamonix. And thanks to this unique position, it has views towards the highest peak in Europe.

If the height of the bridge doesn’t scare you, then the fact that this bridge has a glass sky-walk may make you reconsider taking your car there.

12 Vitim River Bridge - Russia

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According to Dangerous Roads, the Vitim River Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. It’s located in Siberia and has an old metal structure that’s covered with rotting wooden planks. Due to this feature and frequent ice in the area, the bridge is quite slippery. For that reason, and the obvious scare that most drivers would get driving over it, the bridge doesn’t permit cars. Moreover, there’s only a six-foot-wide path available to try and move a car through it.

It’s such an accomplishment to cross this bridge because the wood turns into ice that offers no traction. The Vitim River Bridge is 50 feet above the water and 1870 feet long.

11  Seven Mile Bridge - USA

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The Seven Mile has really been around for a while, having been built as far back as 1912. You may think that the bridge can’t hold anything up at this point, but it was remodeled in the early 80s to last a little bit longer.

The bridge is a highway that rests 65 feet above the Gulf of Mexico. The architecture of this bridge triggers concerns to both those that are scared of water and drivers that are naturally scared of bridges. Thanks to its scary feel, the Seven Miles has been featured in Hollywood movies like License To Kill and True Lies.

10  Hanging Bridge of Ghasa – Nepal

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The Ghasa is located close to a village in Nepal. It’s actively used for ferrying cattle and people. It isn’t just a narrow bridge, but it’s laid at a great height. And if you’re able to bring yourself to climb this bridge, you may find yourself struggling since it is extremely unstable due to the winds.

Bringing a car on this bridge isn’t a thought to consider as it’s quite narrow, badly shaken, and fragile. But regardless of how the bridge looks, it’s reliable thanks to its high railings. If you doubt it, ask the shepherds that cross the bridge with large numbers of animals every day.

9 Deception Pass Bridge - USA

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The name of this bridge gives you an idea of what to expect. It comes from its location which is the Deception Pass State Park in Washington. And still on the name, the deception of the bridge plays out when mist and fog mix, to bring about poor visibility.

No doubt, the Pass Bridge is registered as a historical landmark, but this doesn’t change the fact that its subjectivity to weather and its hair-raising size raises fear to pedestrians and motorists alike. To make matters worse, water rushes from below, and the crossover is scary.

8 Captain William Moore Bridge - USA

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This is another bridge on this list that gives the illusion that it’s easy to get from point A to point B. This may be true only if you don’t look down as it is over an active earthquake fault, located outside Anchorage.

It is a 110-foot suspension bridge that is about 17 miles from Skagway. The design of the bridge was done to ensure that the bridge doesn’t tear apart completely from an earthquake like it did in 1976 before it was replaced. But who would want to risk it anyway?

7 Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - USA

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The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway holds a Guinness Record for being the longest continuous bridge over water in the world. Since the bridge is just 25 feet above the water, it is sure to ward off those that have a phobia for water or bridges.

The bridge used to be a major route for recovery teams that stay in lands to the north that lead to New Orleans. Initially, the bridge was opened to just emergency traffic before the public was allowed through. It’s located in Louisiana and has a total length of over five miles.

6 Mackinac Bridge - USA

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On the Mackinac Bridge, which is located in Michigan, the weather can get so bad sometimes that crossing the bridge becomes a nightmare. To make matters worse, the bridge has very narrow lanes such that the bridge officials always offer to assist motorists who are afraid to cross it.

According to most drivers that have ever crossed the bridge, the journey from the beginning to the end of the bridge is one of the longest five miles any motorists will ever wish to experience. But according to CBS news, the Mackinac Bridge is one of the safest bridges in the US, even though it has a scary standing.