There are bridges in the world that amaze people who see them. However, there are also those whose mere appearance can make a person's legs shake. One of them is known as one of the most terrifying engineering structures in the world.
Medianews.az reports with reference to Lent.az that the talk is about the Sidhu bridge located in Pakistan.
This bridge is located over a deep ravine and only vehicles are allowed to move on it.
According to engineers, the bridge is built at a very great height and is exposed to strong wind loads. For this reason, pedestrian movement on the bridge is considered dangerous.
Strong wind can easily force a person to lose balance. Although the bridge appears very fragile and thin externally, in reality it can withstand quite large loads. However, its appearance increases the feeling of fear even among experienced drivers.
Some tourists admit that they close their eyes while crossing the bridge because they are afraid of the height. The narrowness of the structure and the great height seem to create in people the feeling that the ground disappears from under the wheels. Experts say that the bridge was built in a very difficult and inaccessible area. This also causes it to look scarier.
The road leading to the bridge passes along cliffs, and at this stage already many people begin to doubt their decision. However, engineers note that the bridge undergoes regular technical inspections. Still, fear of the height often has a stronger impact than all these reports.
The Sidhu bridge became even more famous thanks to videos shared by drivers on social networks. In those images, cars can be seen cautiously moving along the narrow road located over a deep abyss. Some people call this bridge the bridge of the brave, and this name is already used in tourist guides.
Pedestrian movement on the bridge is prohibited due to the risk of being knocked down by the wind. Local residents, however, have already gotten used to this route. Nevertheless, they also admit that the bridge creates a great sense of respect and caution in a person.
Tourists mainly come here to experience adrenaline and intense sensations. However, some of them return without daring to cross the bridge. Engineers note that fear of heights is a natural reaction for a person, especially when the structure looks very light externally.
Today, the Sidhu bridge is considered one of the most discussed bridges in the world. What makes it dangerous is not accident statistics, but the strong emotions it evokes in people. For some, this bridge is a test, for others a call to courage. But no one remains completely indifferent when seeing it.