'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wgARCAAGAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFgABAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQG/8QAFQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwT/2gAMAwEAAhADEAAAAMbOBT//xAAeEAABAwQDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAQIEAAUREgZBof/aAAgBAQABPwC4cmOMw4ZEEjt8EkNjsV9EHOcRysu8vVVynXlf/8QAGBEAAwEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQMSAAL/2gAIAQIBAT8Ae1kcGjv/xAAYEQACAwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACAwABEf/aAAgBAwEBPwBCVlZaM//Z'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Minecraft is a game centered around creativity, and players flex their creative muscles in various ways, creating builds that impress and inspire.
Impressive Minecraft builds come in many different forms, from massive castles and cities to even simple constructs like bridges or small landmarks. On the subject of bridges, in particular, there are plenty of intriguing designs that can inspire Minecraft players when they're constructing their own builds.
Crossing water with a bridge can save players the effort to use boats or other forms of travel, but that doesn't mean the bridges have to be bland, and the following bridge builds can step players' own creative builds up a few notches.
Amazing Minecraft bridge builds worth checking out
10) Faerie Bridge by Cherie Luna
Constructed mostly of stone blocks like cobblestone but completed with lanterns and leaf blocks, this build by Cherie Luna screams cottagecore Minecraft. It's quaint and earthy and blends nicely into forests or any biomes with plenty of vegetation.
Cherie Luna presents multiple ways to build the bridge itself, including more wood block-heavy designs in the event players don't necessarily care for the stonework.
9) Cute Bridge by Zaypixel
It never hurts to keep builds small in Minecraft at times, and this bridge build succeeds in doing so while remaining exceptionally detailed.
Using spruce wood, stone bricks, and plenty of plant life, players can create a highly pleasing bridge that won't take up much space. This creation can be a perfect way to bridge small gaps across narrow river crossings and small streams.
8) Castle Bridge by BBlocks
Castles are some of the favorite creations of many Minecraft players, but simply slapping a gate out front isn't always ideal. However, if players create a moat of water or lava, they can bridge the distance between their fortress and the mainland.
This build is one of the simplest players can find, not requiring much more than wood and stone blocks depending on what the bridge is passing over (players wouldn't want to put wooden support beams into lava, after all). Once the base foundation is complete, it can be completed in seconds and spruced up at players' leisure.
7) Roof Bridge by Typeface
Made of little more than wooden planks, wooden fences, some cobblestone walls, lanterns, and a few leads, this bridge is gorgeous and completely functional. The leads are the most interesting aspect of the build, creating the illusion of ropes holding the bridge in place. This is a technique seen quite often in other rope bridge designs, but it's pulled off wonderfully in this small-scale bridge build.
6) Arched Stone Bridge
Reminiscent of the arched aqueducts made famous by the Roman Empire, this stone bridge is comprised almost entirely of stone bricks and standard stone blocks, making it easy to source for building.
Glowstone lamps provide lighting across this sizable bridge, ensuring it isn't swarmed by hostile mobs. Its repetitive pattern allows players to stick to the main structure without worrying about excess detailing, which is why it can be built so largely and cross such vast distances.
5) Jungle Bridge by Spudetti
Jungle bridges can be somewhat tough to pull off in Minecraft, given the aesthetic context of the surrounding trees and lush greenery. However, this build by Spudetti nails itself as a perfect fit.
Constructed primarily with jungle wood, it possesses arches at opposite sides of the bridge, and the bridge itself bends down towards the center to appear as if it's swaying like a rope bridge. A massive helping of vines and leaf blocks ensures that it blends in perfectly with the jungle overgrowth.
4) Japanese Bridge by BlueNerd Minecraft
Eastern architecture has always been a point of interest to builders, and this translates well to Minecraft too.
This bridge build by BlueNerd Minecraft utilizes blocks from the Nether to excellent effect. The lanterns decorating it also fit right in as the light source is popular in Japanese-style architecture both in Minecraft and in the real world. The geometry of the build is also exceptional, with its roof design being the most ornate aspect of it.
3) Modern Industrial Build by Alpine
Utilizing real-world civil engineering techniques, this bridge is a Minecraft marvel that could also be applied to real-world bridge building. It is minimalistic, clean, and modern all at once and uses quite a significant amount of concrete blocks to keep it upright.
Instead of crossing over rivers (though that's still a great application), this bridge is constructed to pass over roads and allow player traffic over the top of them. It's a different design than many players will be accustomed to, but it's creative and well-established in its own right.
2) Hidden Bridge
Pistons are one of the more helpful Minecraft blocks that utilize redstone, and some players have used them as hidden bridges to cross waterways.
By activating the right switch, button, or pressure plate, players can cause the sticky pistons to rise from the water's depths. It's possible to then cross before the pistons recede into the water, which may flummox other players that don't witness how the bridge operates, keeping the creator's interests markedly safer than they otherwise might be.
1) City on a Bridge
Reminiscent of architecture in cities such as Venice, Italy, this Minecraft build features an entire small-scale city on it. The two gatehouses of the bridge also appear to be inspired by European architecture, giving this whole bridge a detailed appearance while remaining functional.
Players can utilize the town on the walkway to great effect as well, as it may not be a bad place to transport villagers to make the bridge feel particularly lived in.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.
