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Rope bridge
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| Rope bridge | |
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| A rope bridge in South America | |
| Ancestor: | None - this is a foundational type |
| Related: | Inca rope bridge |
| Descendant: | Simple suspension bridge |
| Carries: | Pedestrians, livestock |
| Span range: | short |
| Material: | Grass or other rope, appropriate decking material |
| Movable: | No |
| Design effort: | low |
| Falsework required: | No |
A bridge constructed chiefly of rope. In its simplest form, it can be one or two ropes that bridge a river, enabling the traveller to be supported in their crossing and not be swept away. One rope above another, for feet and hands, may be referred to as a commando bridge.
More complicated rope bridges can involve the use of multiple ropes, and boards as footpaths. One of the most complex examples of a culture using these as permanent, rather than temporary crossings, is the Inca civilization.