by Linda (minnemom) of Travels with Children
These bridges, some of the world’s highest, would certainly take my breath away.
The Royal Gorge Bridge – Colorado
Royal Gorge Bridge. Photo by michaelwm25.
The Royal Gorge Bridge near Canon City, Colorado, is 1053 feet above the Arkansas River. It was built in 1929 with the intention of being a tourist attraction, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The wooden walkway of the bridge is made of 1292 planks, and a railroad runs below at the bottom of the Royal Gorge. It is the highest bridge in the world.
The Millau Viaduct – France
Millau Viaduct. Photo by Eugene Regis.
The Millau Viaduct in southern France boasts the highest road deck in the world, at 890 feet over the Tarn River. Built in 2004, its highest mast is taller than the Eiffel Tower.
The Perrine Bridge – Twin Falls, Idaho
Perrine Bridge. Photo by Stupid Dingo.
The only bridge in the United States where BASE Jumping is allowed year-round without a permit. When the original bridge was opened in 1927, it was the highest bridge in the world. The bridge was replaced in 1974 and now stands 486 feet above the Snake River.
The Capilano Suspension Bridge – North Vancouver, British Columbia
Capilano Suspension Bridge. Photo by hardeep and gurminder.
230 feet above the Capilano River and originally built in 1888, the bridge has been upgraded and replaced several time and now attracts over 800,000 people a year.
The Crooked River High Bridge – Oregon
Crooked River High Bridge. Photo by Fuzzy Gerdes.
This bridge was completed in 1926 in Oregon. When the old bridge was unable to keep up with traffic demands, a new bridge was built nearby, but the old bridge remains open to pedestrians, 295 feet above the Crooked River Gorge.
The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge – New Mexico
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. Photo by maryatexitzero.
The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge over the Rio Grande, in New Mexico, 650 feet below. It was completed in 1965 and was once named Most Beautiful Steel Bridge in the Long Span category by the American Institute of Steel Construction.
The Glen Canyon Bridge – Arizona
Glen Canyon Bridge. Photo by tjk.
The Glen Canyon Bridge is just downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam which creates Lake Powell at Page, Arizona. Complete in 1964, it carries U.S. Route 89 700 feet above the canyon.
The Navajo Bridges – Arizona
Navajo Bridges. Photo by CanyonCountry
The Navajo Bridges are near-twins over the Colorado River’s Marble Canyon in Arizona, 464 feet high. The original bridge was completed in 1929 and is open to pedestrian and equestrian traffic, while its newer counterpart was opened in 1995 and carries U.S. Route 89A.
The Foresthill Bridge – California
Foresthill Bridge. Photo by psd.
The Foresthill Bridge stands 730 feet over the American River in California. It is the tallest bridge in California. Also called the Foresthill-Auburn Bridge or Auburn Bridge, it was opened in 1973. Pedestrians can walk from end to end.
The New River Gorge Bridge – West Virginia
New River Gorge Bridge. Photo by meadowsa.
The New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia stands 876 feet over the New River. Completed in 1977, it was for many years the longest steel-arch bridge in the world. Until 2004, it was the longest vehicular bridge in the world. It is featured on the West Virginia state quarter that was issued in 2005.
The Golden Gate Bridge – California
Golden Gate Bridge. Photo by Bernt Rostad.
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA, 200 feet above the water, is one of the most-photographed places in the United States. Open to both traffic and pedestrians, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1937.
The Brooklyn Bridge – New York
Brooklyn Bridge. Photo by Global Jet.
The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It was opened in 1883 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1964. It’s 135 feet above the East River at its highest point, and just over a mile long. It is open to both vehicle traffic and pedestrians.
The Seven Mile Bridge – Florida
Seven Mile Bridge. Photo by phault.
The Seven Mile Bridge to the Florida Keys isn’t as high, rising only 65 feet above the water, but what it lacks in height it makes up for in length, at nearly seven miles long. The original lanes were built in the early 1900′s, and the now-used parallel section was opened in 1982.
Information source: Wikipedia.
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29 Responses
That first photo took my breath away. Beautiful imagery.
Hmmm, I’ve been on five of these and I think I DID look down every time! On the 7 mile bridge, that doesn’t take much guts of course. Great pics – thanks.
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Just amazing! I don’t know if I could walk across some of those. They look very scary!
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Not a chance will you see me on any of these bridges!! Getting queazey just looking at the photos!
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I’ve driven over the Millau Viaduct. It was pretty breathtaking. My boyfriend slept through it.
I don’t know if I would hold my breath over the Golden Gate! Sometimes, it is so windy, you have to put your head down to keep moving forward. It is a beautiful bridge, and on a sunny day, well worth a walk across!
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What a pity, I have only visited one of them!
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Interesting list ….. i guess i would hold my breath while crossing any of the above bridges
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All I can say is….WOW! I want to see most of these in person.
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there are other countries in the world with bridges
Would I involved one of these bridges how proud I will be…. spectacular. But mostly poeple are passing by no attention to them.
Nice pictures… I have been across 2 of them: The Royal Gorge Bridge in Cañon City, CO and The Brooklyn Bridge in NYC.
On the Royal Gorge Bridge there is a “cable car” which takes you down to the Arkansas River. The view from the bottom is also amazing…
the bridge and location is amazing, but it’s a very touristy place
I want phot graphy near these bridge wih my beloved
Wow!!! These are all Awesome!! Don’t forget the mighty Macinaw Bridge in Michigan!!
What about the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan, that is a beautiful bridge crossing the Straits.
Great post! My fave is the Royal Gorge Bridge, besides the Capilano Suspension Bridge of course :-p
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These bridges are amazing, imagine bungee jumping from them!!
Great pictures, even just looking at them gets my vertigo racing.
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I have crossed the Capilano Bridge in North Vancouver over and back again and lived to tell about it; just didn’t get the t-shirt. Legs trembled violently the whole way over especially when the wind blew the bridge side to side…….very scenic though. If in Vancouver, BC Canada it is a must see.
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Photographs are very nice and extremely attractful. My compliments to all the photographers. I had an oppurtunity to go thro’ the bridges in Colarado and Arizona. These were really amazing and greately thought provoking, as how those bridges were constructed around 80 years back. we must salute to all those involved in the construction of the bridges.
Much of the decking of the Mackinac Straits bridge is an open grid instead of solid paving. First time you cross and look down is a moment you never forget. Love the Mighty Mac!
Just crossed 7mile,more tranquill than tall.jiba
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I went across the New River Gorge bridge with my head buried in my lap. My husband was driving and since I’m afraid of heights, I couldn’t check out the view! I even held my breath til we got to the other side. I couldn’t cross a bridge any higher than that one!!!
i live like 2 miles from the foresthill bridge and it doesn’t matter how many times you walk it, when you get to the middle you won’t lean, lol.