Some bridges and overpasses solve problems; others feel like the problem. Between orphaned ramps and baffling merges, these curiosities prove that concrete can have a sense of humor -intentional or not.
Either way, these bridges and overpasses earn a double take, a head tilt, and a very gentle question: Who signs off on this?
1. This bridge in Austria even has a café and a theater inside
2. Some angles on this bridge in Japan are really steep
3. Did someone say spaghetti?
4. You don’t know if you’re crossing the highway or riding a rollercoaster
5. This interchange in Tokyo has a rooftop garden on top of it
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6. Why did the river have to cross the street?
7. This is a big warning sign in the shape of a bambú bridge
8. In the Netherlands, people wanted to play Moises
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9. Why has this bridge turned into a village?
10. Cars look like the water has sucked them
11. The person who designed this bridge was very into 90º angles
12. Why not just a straight line?
13. Instead of another highway overpass, why not have a wildlife crossing?
14. You can hear those engines suffering
15. Under that big X is a hidden treasure
16. People with a fear of heights, stay away!
17. Looks like you have to bend your head a little just to cross this bridge
18. This is like when life makes you choose between the long road and the short road
19. Another one that could’ve been a straight line, but decided to complicate it
20. This is really tall and scary for no good reason
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Infrastructure is supposed to be invisible… until it isn’t. When bridges and overpasses make you ask “why”, they also make the drive a little more memorable. If you’re in the mood for more questionable design choices, check these 20 Design Fails That Missed In Every Way, or these 20 Staircase Fails That Are Accidents Waiting to Happen. You can also enjoy these 20 Photos of Things People Discovered And Asked “Actually What Is This?”.
