Wood was one of the first materials for building bridges when the concept was new and technological advancements were still limited. By and by, other more robust materials found favour while wood as a bridge building material took the back seat. However, wooden bridges still remain popular because of their ecological edge that helps them fit superbly in any environment. Technological advancements have also made it possible to create robust wooden bridges apt for pedestrians as well as road use.
All said and done, wooden bridges are some of the most awe-inspiring construction sights found across the world. In this guide, we would look at some of the most charming wooden bridges found across the length and breadth of the world.
Hartland Bridge
The Hartland Covered bridge in , New Brunswick, Canada, is the world’s longest covered bridge.
Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
Built in 1866, it is the longest two-span covered bridge. It crosses the Connecticut River between Cornish, New Hampshire, and Windsor, Vermont.
Wooden bridge in the US
Old North Bridge at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts.
Wooden bridge at an unknown location
Rope and wood bridge suspended between mountains.
Wooden bridge in Serbia
Wooden bridge over forest brook on Tara Mountain, Serbia.
Wooden bridge at an unknown location
Wooden bridge cross creek top view.
Wooden bridge in a rain forest
Rope walkway through the treetops in a rain forest.
Wooden bridge in Lindesberg
The Church Bridge (Kyrkbryggan), a wooden bridge with pavilion out in the large Lindesjön lake (Stora Lindesjön) right at the foot of Lindesberg church in the town of Lindesberg.
Wooden bridge in Switzerland
The Lucerne, Switzerland: Famous wooden Chapel Bridge, oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
Wooden bridge in a forest
Landscape with a wooden bridge over a river and lush forest.
Wooden bridge in a forest
A wooden bridge that looks like hanging on a raft above the water.
Wooden bridge in Pakisan
Wooden bridge or walkway with rock mountain background at HunZa, Pakistan.
Wooden bridge in France
Wooden walkway on the Settons lake, Morvan, France.
Wooden bridge in India
Trekker crossing a wooden bridge at Kasol, Himachal Pradesh.
Wooden bridge in India
Timbre bridge in India
Wooden bridge across the river, Goa, India.
U Bein Bridge Mandalay, Myanmar
Old style drum tower in Kaili city , Guizhou China
Wooden bridge: facts
Also known as timbre bridge, wooden bridges have been in use since 1500 BC.
Bridges in wood are ideal for pedestrian and cycle traffic.
Modern wooden bridges can be prefabricated in a factory and can last up to 80 years.
The Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), located in the Swiss town of Lucerne, is one of the oldest timber covered bridges in the world which is still in use.
