One of the leading positions in the list of the most dangerous bridges in the world is taken by Trift Bridge situated in the Swiss canton of Bern. It was built relatively recently, in 2004, at the initiative of one of the major energy companies that carried out works at the Trift Glacier. Five years later, the first reconstruction of the bridge took place; the construction was complemented by new stabilizing steel ropes. Initially, one of the major problems of the bridge was its huge mobility; it was swinging on the strong wind, making passage through the bridge a deadly event. This dangerous feature of the bridge has preserved to this day, despite additional strengthening.
Passing over the eponymous lake, Trift Bridge still retains the status of the most dangerous and the highest suspension bridge in Europe. Its width is not more than a meter and length is about 170 meters. The enormous sum was spent to construct the bridge, it was more than 1.5 million Swiss francs. Currently, the place is an attractive tourist site. The bridge is only available for walking in a calm windless weather. The gorgeous panoramic view of the lake opens from Trift Bridge; in good visibility the nearby Italy can be perfectly seen.
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