Royal Gorge Bridge, USA

The bridge passing over the Royal Gorge in Colorado is considered the most dangerous and spectacular constructions in the United States. It is one of the few bridges in the world, which was originally built for tourist purposes. Opening of the bridge took place in 1929; almost a hundred years curious tourists come there to admire the panoramic view of the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River flowing below. Fans of extreme entertainment are attracted mainly by height of the bridge and its relative resistance to gusts of wind.

Magnitude of the construction is quite serious, since it is 291 meters higher than the top of the gorge, while the length of the bridge is more than 380 meters. In 1989, this unusual attraction was seriously improved; now the bridge is not so much swinging in the wind and it became much more comfortable to walk along the construction. Travelers who won’t be enough of admiring surroundings from the bridge are offered to try another sure way to cause the adrenaline rush, bungee jumping. Wooden planks served as a main building material for the construction; annually over 200 dilapidated planks are replaced during repairs. Repairs repay themselves at full; the present value of the bridge is estimated to be over US$15 million. To the beginning - Trift Bridge