Ian is right, and I use that saying a lot. There are quite a few English phrases that have bridges in them, there is a good article in English By Day about sayings involving bridges.
Englishbyday.com/bridge-idioms/
I also joke that I'll "burn that bridge when we come to it" which is very silly, it suggests that I will destroy my opportunity when it arises, by accident, but I am aware that is a possibility 😅