Tag:bridge:structure=simple-suspension
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Simple hanging bridge construction ![]() |
Group: bridges |
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Used for simple-suspension bridges in combination with
bridge=yes
. This may be used for extremely simple 3 rope bridges, "Tibetan" or "Inca" type hanging bridges or more modern hanging bridge constructions such as the Passerelle himalayenne du Drac.
Compared to bridge:structure=suspension
the body of the bridge is not a rigid block but can swing, although modern constructions typically use additional cables to minimise swinging.
How to map
bridge=yes
+bridge:structure=simple-suspension
highway=footway/path
layer=1
cable_number=*
- number of main cables/ropes if known.- 1 - zip-line, see below.
- 2-3 are most primitive bridges, walking on a single rope with one or two ropes as railings.
- 4 rope bridges usually have some kind of plank deck.
- 6 rope bridges are more advanced.
- 8 or more cable bridges are usually more or less stabilized to minimize swinging.
width=*
(usually less than 1 meter).
Highway/trail type should reflect the expected use, most simple-suspension bridges will be usable only for hikers (highway=path
or highway=footway
).
Fine-grained access=*
-type restrictions like bicycle=*
(no
or dismount
), horse=*
can be used. For mountain bikes use mtb:scale=*
and mtb:description=*
.
Bridges requiring special skills may be additionally tagged with sac_scale=*
, those requiring special equipment with highway=via_ferrata
.
Bridge name often may provide details on structure.
More fine-grained characterization of bridge construction is being considered, so far a freeform text description can be given with description=*
.
See also
highway=via_ferrata
- Zip-lines - simple aerial rope slides,
aerialway=zip_line
, Proposed feature/aerialway=zip line.