8. Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Japan
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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.
