Japan's crazy 'rollercoaster bridge' forces drivers down a terrifying descent

Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan looks more like a rollercoaster than a bridge

JAPAN: The terrifying Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan, third largest of its kind in the world, twists and turns for over a mile long. It looks more like a rollercoaster than a bridge, reported Mirror. 

The terrifying 'rollercoaster bridge' forces drivers to navigate down a steep decent so ships can pass underneath. The incredible slopes - a gradient of 6.1 percent - twists and turns for over a mile long.

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The concrete road bridge spans cross Lake Nakaumi and links the cities of Matsue and Sakaiminato.

But it's still not the most terrifying in the world as the Sidhue River Bridge in China holds the top spot.

At an incredible 1509ft high, it's the tallest bridge in the world and connects the cities of Shanghai and Chendo.

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The Millau Viaduct in France comes in at number two. When it was opened in 2004, this was the world’s tallest vehicular bridge and it is still taller than the Eiffel Tower at its highest point.

Number three goes to Monkey Bridges in Vietnam. Made from one single bamboo log for your feet and another for an unsteady handrail, they get their name from the monkey-like posture of people trying to cross.