Crossing over a bridge has both symbolic and practical meanings. That's why it should come as no surprise that bridges are often at the center of paranormal legends. Bridges large and small across the country come with sinister tales of violence, tragedy, and fear. Here are 13 of the spookiest bridges, including one that might surprise you.

The Bunnyman Bridge, Virginia



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The Bunnyman is a figure of urban legend in Fairfax County, Virginia. He's said to hang out around the Colchester Overpass. Two incidents have formed the legend, both occurring in 1970. A couple in a car were seen being accosted by a man in a white bunny costume smashing their car window, screaming about trespassing. Also, a security guard once approached a man standing on the porch of one of the unfinished homes on the site. The man was wearing a bunny costume and holding a long-handled axe, and he began chopping at the porch while complaining about trespassers. Nothing further was ever discovered about these incidents, which are creepy enough on their own.

Sachs Covered Bridge, Pennsylvania



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Both the Union and Confederate Armies used this bridge during and after the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War, and it's considered a historical landmark in the area. It's also reported to be haunted by the ghosts of the fallen soldiers, as well as the ghosts of three Confederate deserters, who were allegedly hung from the bridge. Reports have come in about apparitions, cold spots, and people being touched by spectral hands.

Egypt Road Bridge, Ohio



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This bridge is no longer in use, which of course makes it creepier. It also has a crying baby legend, as well as a rumor of cult activity in the area. Creepiest of all is the very true occurrence of an elderly woman's body found here. She had been strangled to death and her body partially burned. The case was ruled a homicide, but never solved.