The Stomach-Dropping Suspended Bridge Walk You Can Only Find In Iowa
Whether you find the presence of 80 feet of air between you and the ground thrilling or terrifying, this swinging bridge is worth a visit. It’s located at 300 Elm Street in Columbus Junction.
It's narrow and it's eight stories high.
The bridge is just over 260 feet long, so you need to be sure you can make it that far. There's no rescue crew for people who freeze up in the middle.
It hasn't collapsed since 1920.
The original bridge was made from salvaged barrel wood somewhere around 1880. Maybe that wasn't the sturdiest material.
Locals found it inconvenient and time consuming to walk around the 80-foot-deep ravine.
In 1902, the city condemned it as unsafe. The next bridge lasted the better part of 20 years.
It's been updated and overhauled over the years, of course.
Legend has it that she's buried at the bottom of the ravine.
Others say the height is enough to scare them.
Have you been on this bridge? Tell us about it.
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