Royal Gorge Bridge, USA

The Royal Gorge Bridge is a tourist attraction near Cañon City, Colorado within Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, a 360-acre (150 ha) amusement park located along the edge of the Royal Gorge around both ends of the bridge. The bridge crosses the gorge 955 feet (291 m) above the Arkansas River and held the record for the highest bridge in the world from 1929 until 2001

The main span of the Royal Gorge Bridge between the towers is 880 feet (268 m), the total length is 1,260 feet (384 m), the width is 18 feet (5.5 m) and the towers are 150 feet (46 m) high. The steel base structure is covered with 1292 wooden planks. The bridge was built in six months between June and November 1929 for $350,000. In 1931, the Incline Railway, or simply the Incline (also known as a funicular), was added beside the bridge to reach the bottom of the gorge. In the 1950s, a miniature railroad was built by the edge of the gorge and an aerial tram was opened in 1969.

The road leading to the Royal Gorge Bridge from U.S. Route 50 continues on the Southside of the gorge eventually re-connecting with Route 50. However, all visitors are required to enter and exit through the North park gate. The road on the south rim is blocked shortly beyond the bridge and all traffic must turn around. Passenger vehicles are allowed to cross the bridge, but only before park attractions open or after they close, with times depending on the season. Large vehicles such as trucks, RVs, and buses are not permitted to cross.