The Amazon River is full of water, more than any other river in the world. In the Amazon, you can find the largest dolphins on the planet and over 100 types of electric fish. There are also around 60 different types of piranhas, among many other remarkable creatures. Surprisingly, there are no bridges across the Amazon River.
You might wonder why they haven’t built a bridge over the Amazon River when humans have managed to construct bridges across vast oceans. In the 6,920-kilometer-long Amazon basin, more than 30 million people live. However, the Brazilian government has not constructed any bridges over the river.
In reality, fewer people inhabit the areas on both sides of the Amazon River. They mainly rely on boats and ferries to move goods. Even if a bridge were built, it wouldn’t speed up these processes significantly, making it seem less beneficial. Moreover, the Amazon basin is highly challenging for bridge construction.
The obstacles to building a bridge in this region are substantial. Sturdy and stable ground is needed to support the weight of the bridge’s pillars. Constructing such bridges in swampy and soft terrain can be extremely expensive. Seasonal changes also affect the river’s navigability and depth, making it a complex task.
Another issue is determining where the bridge should begin and end on the riverbank. It wouldn’t serve any purpose if the bridge were submerged underwater. In fact, not building bridges can be a good thing because it helps preserve the Amazon’s ecosystem and its rich biodiversity.
