These Bridges Around the World Will Freak You Out

17. Meghalaya, India

The living root bridges in the Indian state of Meghalaya inspire awe. They're UNESCO world heritage site contenders, and it's easy to see why as you gaze upon these organic structures that take at least a decade to form and require constant maintenance. The Khasi people who tend these marvels call them jingkieng jri. Aerial roots of the Indian rubber tree grow and wend themselves into the desired shape with the help of the villagers who've learned from elders how to maintain crossings that are centuries old. There are double-decker bridges with parallel spans and even a triple-decker near Pynursla.