3 ms·But how did they string the bridge across the first time?by aarondf 13y agoBut how did they string the bridge across the first time?jlgreco 13y agoStart by pulling across a string (with an arrow, or by climbing over to the other side with it). Use that string to pull over a cord, use that cord to pull over a rope, use that rope to pull over a bridge.chiph 13y agoModern suspension bridges are started that same exact way.