America is home to some of the world’s most remarkable pedestrian bridges, but none capture the imagination quite like its longest footbridge. The Walkway Over the Hudson, stretching across the mighty Hudson River in New York, stands as a testament to engineering prowess, historical significance, a

Introduction Bridges are among humanity’s most transformative engineering achievements, connecting communities, enabling commerce, and conquering natural obstacles. Among the many types of bridges, the swinging foot bridge—sometimes called a suspension footbridge or swinging bridge—stands out fo