Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan looks like a roller coaster for cars

Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan
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Actually, the gradient is 6.1 percent one side & 5.1 percent on the other. Much of the effect, particularly in the image on the left, above, is due to the angle & a long lens, although the bridge does rise 44 meters (about 144 feet).



http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/eshima-ohashi-bridge_n_7213846.html?section=australia / Eshima Ohashi Bridge Japan looks absolutely terrifying seen truly terrifying bridges before nothing quite as scary-looking Eshima Ohashi Bridge Japan bridge connects cities city Matsue Sakaiminato straight into the sky suddenly drop off built high fishing boats can pass underneath structure fortunately isn’t quite steep nearly a mile long bridge gradient of 6.1 percent one side 5.1 percent other cars gradually ascend less scary for drivers bridge appears photos are taken straight-on angle in pictures Eshima Ohashi roller coaster bridge nickname traffic jam at the top /