Royal Gorge Bridge
USA /
Colorado /
Canon City /
World
/ USA
/ Colorado
/ Canon City
World / United States / Colorado
pedestrian bridge, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, bridge, road bridge, suspension bridge, 1929_construction, tourist attraction
Historic road and pedestrian bridge listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
www.royalgorgebridge.com/
Built: 1929
Designer: George F. Cole
Type: suspension
Length: 1,220 feet
Carries: County Road 3A
Crosses: Royal Gorge / Arkansas River
Still in use: yes
Date added to NRHP: 9/2/1983
Other designations: part of the Highway Bridges in Colorado Multiple Property Submission; listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
This was the world's highest suspension bridge until 2003. The bridge hangs 1,053 feet (321 m) above the Arkansas River. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad runs under the bridge along the base of Royal Gorge. The bridge is 1,260 feet (384 m) long and 18 feet (5 m) wide, with a wooden walkway containing 1,292 planks. The bridge is suspended from towers that are 150 feet (46 m) in height. Passenger vehicle use of the bridge is permitted before the park's opening and after its closing on a daily basis.
www.royalgorgebridge.com/
Built: 1929
Designer: George F. Cole
Type: suspension
Length: 1,220 feet
Carries: County Road 3A
Crosses: Royal Gorge / Arkansas River
Still in use: yes
Date added to NRHP: 9/2/1983
Other designations: part of the Highway Bridges in Colorado Multiple Property Submission; listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
This was the world's highest suspension bridge until 2003. The bridge hangs 1,053 feet (321 m) above the Arkansas River. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad runs under the bridge along the base of Royal Gorge. The bridge is 1,260 feet (384 m) long and 18 feet (5 m) wide, with a wooden walkway containing 1,292 planks. The bridge is suspended from towers that are 150 feet (46 m) in height. Passenger vehicle use of the bridge is permitted before the park's opening and after its closing on a daily basis.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Gorge_Bridge
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 38°27'40"N 105°19'31"W
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