Bridges

Walk underneath a railway bridge over the river Reuss with just a metal grating under your feet.

An international border crossing near the famous Iguazú Falls where bargain hunters and curious tourists stream between Brazil and Paraguay.

Scenic semi-abandoned bridge with easy access

This wooden "kissing bridge" is one of only a few still standing in the region.

This 19th-century stone bridge in Mayenne was renamed after an American soldier who died defusing explosives placed under it, saving it from destruction during the town’s liberation in August 1944.

This quaint river crossing is the last car-suitable wooden bridge in the Swiss canton of Valais.

Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece until the Eiffel Tower was built.

This 19th century wooden span is one of only four retractile bridges in the United States.

This is the last surviving Bollman truss bridge in the world.

A small but elegant example of early highway engineering in the American Southwest.

A beautiful piece of history in a very remote area that allowed ranchers to move their herds.

This elevated footbridge has become a focal point for planespotting in Mexico City.

This unique footbridge stands out among the surrounding buildings, and is a popular filming and photography spot.

The only Chicago bridgehouse open to the public contains a museum devoted to the Chicago River.

A Roman bridge closed to car traffic in the 1990s now open to foot traffic.

An old railroad crossing that’s been converted into a pedestrian bridge.

This recently constructed pedestrian bridge has been shaped like a classical Indian musical instrument to reflect the city’s cultural ethos.

This viaduct looks more like something from a Victorian dream.