Are Suspension Bridges Bad?

No. Suspension bridges are a proven, efficient structural form for long spans (500–2,000+ m). Advantages: minimal piers (navigational clearance), material efficiency (tension cables), aesthetic grace, seismic resilience (flexibility). Challenges: wind-induced oscillation (addressed by aerodynamic decks, dampers), cable corrosion (monitoring, dehumidification), high anchorages cost. Iconic examples—Golden Gate, Akashi Kaikyō, Humber—operate safely for decades with maintenance. "Bad" only if poorly designed, built, or maintained—true of any bridge type.