Vitim River Bridge in Russia

Deep within the remote area of Siberia in Russia sits the Vitim River Bridge, serving the locals and adventurers alike. The famous destination, which is significantly underfunded compared to affluent, cosmopolitan areas, is one of the world’s riskiest river crossings. Its rotting wooden planks leave drivers precariously poised, and slipping during icy conditions is highly likely.

This ’80s-constructed old train bridge is a disaster waiting to happen, given its heavy daily use by pedestrians and vehicles. It has a tiny, six-foot-wide path with no railings as it was built for use by trains, making it unsafe. At this point, anyone crossing must probably make repairs first.