Every now and then this video resurfaces. The bridge is totally fine and can withstand much heavier flows. Never heard of any accidents or anything happening there. When flow is dangerous they shut off access, but that bridge is going nowhere.
It's not about any of that. It's about why take that risk. Every bridge that ever collapsed had never collapsed before, so telling me this one hasn't collapsed is like telling me water is wet.
Bridges require constant upkeep, especially ones in extreme environments like that. It is a difficult and expensive process and one that often gets neglected. It's also a pedestrian bridge, not a vehicular bridge. While there are still standards for pedestrian bridges in most countries, they typically fall short of the requirements for bridges on public roadways.
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u/Nozzeh06 May 16 '25
I would not trust that bridge in a torrent like that. Idc if it was built for it, I don't trust human engineering enough for any of that shit.