The one-way Quepos Bridge in Costa Rica had some dramatic monikers, including Oh My God bridge and The Bridge of Death, before floods brought it down in 2010. Those names would not have inspired much confidence, would they? Yet, trucks use similarly rickety structures all the time and all around the world without batting an eyelid. Appearances can be deceptive, and convenience trumps all. Quepos bridge's current replacement is a major improvement.

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