22 Heart-Stopping Bridges You Should Avoid at All Costs

8. Ponte Eshima Ohashi, Japan

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge, linking Matsue and Sakaiminato, has gained fame for its dramatic appearance. When photographed with a telephoto lens, the bridge seems impossibly steep, resembling a roller coaster rising sharply into the sky. In reality, the gradient is only 6.1 percent, but the illusion is so convincing that it has become a sensation among travelers seeking a thrill without true danger.