Inca rope bridges were
simple suspension bridges over canyons and gorges and rivers (
pongos) to provide access for the
Inca Empire. Bridges of this type were useful since the Inca people did not use wheeled transport—traffic was limited to pedestrians and livestock. The bridges were an integral part on the
Inca road system and are an example of Inca innovation in engineering. They were frequently used by
Chasqui runners delivering messages throughout the Inca Empire.