World ' s Weirdest and Most Amazing Bridges ( PHOTOS ) By Stephanie ValeraNov 1 2016 05 : 45 PM EDTweather . com 1 . Lucky Knot Bridge , Changsha , China 1 of 99 Aerial view of Chinese women displaying cheongsams on the Lucky Knot pedestrian bridge in Changsha city , central China ' s Hunan province , on October 23 , 2016 . ( Imaginechina via AP Images ) Bridges are some of the world ' s most magnificent marvels of engineering , connecting cities and even countries . But bridges have also featured some of the most innovative design . According to a Transportation Research Board Special Report on the Potential Impacts of Climate Change on U . S . Transportation , many bridges are often designed to withstand storms that have a probability of occurring only once or twice every 100 years . And then there are some bridges — the ones that curl , tilt or even shoot water — that are simply cool . Click through the slideshow above to see the world ' s most unusual ( and amazing ) bridges . ( MORE : 100 Incredible Vertigo - Inducing Attractions ) 1 . Lucky Knot Bridge , Changsha , ChinaUnveiled to the public just last week , this knot - shaped , ribbon - like steel pedestrian bridge crossing the Dragon King Harbour River in the Chinese mega - city of Changsha was designed by NEXT architects . The Lucky Knot bridge , which is 606 feet long and 78 feet high , was inspired by the principle of the Mobius ring and the traditional Chinese folk art of knotting . The bridge ' s looped design features three footpaths that wind up and down , connecting two parks and offering stunning views of the river , the adjacent Meixi lake , the surrounding mountain range and the city of Changsha . 2 . Circular Laguna Garzon Bridge , UruguayLocated on Uruguay ' s southern coast , the new ring - shaped bridge across Laguna Garzon was built to replace a raft crossing between the cities of Rocha and Maldonado . Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly , the curved design was chosen to force drivers to slow down , according to TechInsider . The bridge also features two pedestrian walkways to take in the view . While the raft crossing previously only allowed two cars to cross the lagoon , this new circular bridge allows 1 , 000 vehicles to pass at a time , reports Amusing Planet . Its construction is also expected to improve coastal development along the city Rocha . 3 . Twin Sails Bridges , Dorset , EnglandOpened in April 2012 , the Twin Sails Bridge is a double leaved bascule bridge spanning the Backwater Channel in Dorset , England . Designed by architect Wilkinson Eyre , the bridge features two 75 - foot - tall triangular lifting leaves , both powered by hydraulic rams that can open the bridge up to 15 times a day to allow for the passage of boats through the channel . In its closed position , the bridge is completely flat , but when the two triangular spans are lifted , the leaves resemble the sails of yachts . According to Amusing Planet , it takes two minutes for the bridge to fully open . 4 . Eshima Ohashi , JapanBridge or " roller coaster ? " The Eshima Ohashi Bridge , a concrete road bridge , spans a mile across Lake Nakaumi in Japan , linking the cities of Matsue and Sakaiminato . But what gives it a thrill - ride factor is the fact that it rises so ships can pass underneath , according to the Daily Mail . It has a gradient of 6 . 1 per cent on the Shimane Prefecture side and 5 . 1 per cent on the Tottori Prefecture side . But looks can also be deceiving . When seen from a distance at its side , from start to finish , the bridge actually reveals a gradual incline , not the sharp 45 - degree angle it appears on photos , according to the New York Daily News . 5 . Dragon Bridge , VietnamLong a symbol of power and fortune in Asia , dragons are seen all over the continent — from dragon statues adorning temple structures to dragon ink paintings hanging in homes . But Vietnam takes the dragon motif to a whole new level when it unveiled its 2 , 185 - foot - long Dragon Bridge , located in the city of Da Nang , in 2013 . The steel , dragon - shaped bridge , which spans the River Han , literally breathes fire from its mouth . The fire - breathing show takes place every Saturday and Sunday at 9 p . m . , according to CNN . The bridge is also illuminated by more than 2 , 500 LED lights which treat spectators to a dazzling light show . 6 . Island in the Mur , AustriaIs it a bridge ? An island ? A floating platform ? Many consider Murinsel ( or Island in the Mur ) in Graz , Austria to be all three . Designed by American architect Vito Acconci , the Murinsel is a steel - and - glass structure that links the two banks of the Mur river . But more than just a footbridge to get to the other side , the Murinsel also features an artificial island with curves and twisted shapes that form a half - opened seashell . The " shell " shelters a floating cafe , a children ' s playground and an amphitheater ( complete with wave - like benches ) that hosts events , according to the official Austrian tourism website . 7 . Rolling Bridge , EnglandEvery Friday at midday , pedestrians and tourists stand back to see a four - minute spectacle unfold across the Grand Union Canal in Paddington Basin in Central London . The award - winning Rolling Bridge curls up out of the way and into an octagon shape to allow boats to sail in and out . Typically , opening bridges have a single rigid element that fractures and lifts out of the way . The Rolling Bridge , which was built in 2004 , opens by slowly and smoothly curling until it transforms from a conventional , straight bridge , into a circular sculpture which sits on the bank of the canal , according to the website for Heatherwick Studio , which designed the structure . The bridge , which has a motion most would actually call " curling " rather than " rolling , " consists of eight triangular sections hinged at the walkway level and is connected above by two part links that collapse towards the deck under the control of hydraulic pistons , says the Daily Mail . The bridge can be stopped at any point of its journey . 8 . Lego Bridge , GermanyOne glance at the bridge that crosses Schwesterstraße in the North Rhine - Westphalian city of Wuppertal , Germany and you would think you were transported to Legoland . The Lego Bridge ( or Lego - Brücke ) may look like it was made from the Lego bricks , but look again . The concrete beam bridge , which carries a railway line , was actually painted to just look like Lego bricks . In 2011 , graffiti and street artist Martin Heuwold repainted the bridge in the style of Lego bricks after he was commissioned by the city of Wuppertal to transform the bridge into an " eye - catcher , " according to a press release . Danish manufacturer Lego approved the use of the design . 9 . Living Root Bridges , IndiaA form of tree shaping creates incredible natural , suspension bridges in Meghalaya , India , the rainiest place on Earth . The tree roots are trained by the local Khasi people to grow through betel tree trunks which are placed across the gap , until the figs ' roots take root on the other side . This process can take well over a decade before the bridge is fully functional and then over time the bridge grows and strengthens , according to Inhabitat . 10 . Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain , South KoreaThe Banpo Bridge in Seoul , South Korea may be the most multifunctional bridge in the world . The span , which crosses over the Hangang River , is actually a two - tiered bridge . Banpo Bridge stands on top of the Jamsugyo ( Submergence Bridge ) , which was designed to be submerged in water during the rainy season and accommodates two lanes for cars , a pedestrian walkway and a bicycle lane , according to Visit Korea , the official tourism website . In 2009 , the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain was added to Banpo Bridge , making it the world ' s longest fountain bridge and the site of a spectacular water and light show , with 380 water jets , which shoot 190 tons of recycled river water per minute . 11 . Slauerhoffbrug , NetherlandsLocated in the city of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands , and spanning the Harlinger Vaart River , the fully automatic bascule bridge Slauerhoffburg ( Slauerhoff Bridge ) looks like it ' s flipping pancakes . Completed in 2008 , the movable bridge can be quickly raised to allow ships to pass , according to Popular Mechanics . It does this through the use of two arms — hydraulic cylinders — that swing an actual section of road in and out of place within the road itself . According to Popular Mechanics , the bridge is lifted and lowered 10 times a day , and the lift bearing lift bearing seamlessly disappears into the road when lowered . See the Slauerhoffbrug in action in this YouTube video . 12 . Moses Bridge , NetherlandsIn the 17 th century , fortresses and moats protected the West Brabant Water Line region of the Netherlands against French and Spanish invaders . one of the forts , Fort de Roovere , has since fallen into disrepair but its restoration has given designers an opportunity to build an innovative bridge that can bring visitors across the moat . To preserve the " hidden " qualities of the fort , the designers built an " invisible " bridge across the moat , and constructed it so it can ' t be seen from a distance because the ground and the water come all the way up to its edge . The sunken bridge , called Moses Bridge , was named so because it invokes the biblical image of Moses parting the Red Sea , and gives the illusion of people crossing through the moat , according to the Daily Mail . 13 . Henderson Waves Bridge , SingaporeThe distinctive sculptural form of the Henderson Waves Bridge has made it an iconic fixture in Singapore ' s skyline . The bridge , Singapore ' s highest pedestrian bridge , links the city ’ s southern ridges , which are comprised of a nine - kilometer chain of green open spaces spanning the rolling hills of Mount Faber Park , Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park before ending at West Coast Park , according to DesignBoom . The structure ' s artistic merit is also not lost on its admirers . The undulating curved " ribs " actually double as alcoves that provide shelter to the public , says Singapore ' s National Parks Board . And at night , the bridge takes on a different look . The " waves " are illuminated with LED lights from 7 p . m . to 2 a . m . daily . 14 . Gateshead Millennium Bridge , EnglandOn June 28 , 2001 , 38 , 000 people in Gateshead , Tyne and Wear , England , lined the banks of the River Tyne to see a new marvel of engineering tilt for the first time . The innovative titling pedestrian and cyclist bridge , the Gateshead Millennium Bridge , has become a landmark for the northeast of England ( it has even been featured in a postage stamp ) . The bridge is essentially two graceful curves , one forming the deck and the other supporting it , spanning between two islands running parallel to the quaysides , according to website of WilkinsonEyre Architects , the designers of the bridge . The curves then pivot around their common springing points to allow ships to pass beneath , using an innovative rotational movement similar to that of a slowly opening eyelid . 15 . Øresund Bridge , Sweden and DenmarkThe opening of the Øresund Bridge in 2000 not only made non - stop travel between mainland Europe and Sweden a reality , but it also created a link that makes for a unique journey . The crossing is actually made up of three sections — a bridge , an artificial island , and a tunnel . The tunnel had to be built since a bridge spanning the entire link between Malmö , Sweden and Copenhagen , Denmark would have interfered with obstacle - free zones around Kastrup Airport . A tunnel would also allow large ships to pass the Oresund without worrying about the height of the bridge . However , the artificial island , Peberholm , doesn ' t just connect the bridge and tunnel . Because flora and fauna have been allowed to develop freely on the island , it has become a haven for biologists , according to the official website for the Øresund Bridge . Peberholm is now a breeding ground for birds , provides habitat for the rare green toad , and is home to rare spiders and insects . 16 . Python Bridge , NetherlandsOne of the most unusual bridges in Amsterdam ( and there are many ! ) , the Python Bridge has a red snake - like shape , and spans the canal between Sporenburg and Borneo Island . It is also one of the city ' s newest , built in 2001 and winning the International Footbridge Award in 2002 . 17 . Falkirk Wheel , ScotlandThe Falkirk Wheel is the world ’ s only rotating boatlift , which is used to connect the Forth & Clyde and Union canals in central Scotland . The wheel raises boats by 79 ft , but the Union Canal is still 36 ft higher than the aqueduct which meets the wheel , and boats must pass through a pair of locks to get between the top of the wheel and the Union Canal . See the Falkirk Wheel in action in this video . 18 . Octavio Frias de Oliveira Bridge , BrazilThe Octavio Frias de Oliveira bridge is a cable - stayed bridge in São Paulo , Brazil over the Pinheiros River . The bridge deck is unusual due to its form , which is similar to an " X ", crossing at the tower . At the end of December lights are put up on the cables and illuminated to create color effects like those on a Christmas tree . 19 . ' Infinite Bridge , ' DenmarkBuilt by the Danish architecture firm Gjøde & Povlsgaard Arkitekter for Sculpture by the Sea 2015 , a festival celebrating the scenic coastal landscape surrounding the city of Aarhus , Denmark , ' Infinite Bridge ' is a circular , walkable structure that spans from the sandy shore out to sea , elevated just above the surface of the water , depending on the tide , according to Design Boom . The wooden bridge , which is located where a historic jetty once stood , measures 623 feet in circumference and about 197 feet in diameter . It provides 360 - degree views of various landscapes , from the port city in the horizon to the seaside to the beach and the forest inland , says Inhabitat . On June 6 , 2015 , 12 couples got married on the Infinite Bridge . MORE on WEATHER . COM : Amazing Bridges in Every StateAlabama : Edmund Pettus Bridge , Selma 1 of 50