That's not really the same. The cables aren't just hanging loose, they're attached to the actual bridge along their length, which would provide some rigidity. Probably not enough to avoid collapsing, but the picture is a bit more complex than a clothesline.
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well, now I properly understand how suspension bridges work. Thanks bob!