22 Remarkable Bridges Worldwide, Plus One That Steals the Show

HorizonWeaver Updated 2025-06-21

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8. Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Japan

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge linking Matsue and Sakaiminato gained fame for photos that exaggerate its steep pitch. A 6.1 percent grade appears extreme through telephoto compression, prompting the Roller Coaster label.
In reality the drive is steady and smooth. Built high for ship clearance, it rises 144 feet (44 meters) and spans nearly a mile (1.7 kilometers). Its form provides a safe link and a photogenic icon.

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Comments

CoralParadox 07/23/2025

Insightful—what sparked this perspective?
LumenHarbor 07/23/2025

This could seed a community guide.
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Plays well with constraint injection.
GlacierCourier 07/17/2025

Modular thinking here.