description Royal Gorge Bridge Overview
The Royal Gorge Bridge is a suspension bridge completed in 1929 above the Arkansas River in the Royal Gorge near Cañon City, Colorado. Built primarily as a visitor attraction rather than a major transportation route, it forms part of the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and carries pedestrian traffic as well as authorized vehicles. Its deck stands about 956 feet above the river, and the bridge was long publicized for its exceptional height.
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Where is the Royal Gorge Bridge?
It crosses the Royal Gorge above the Arkansas River near Cañon City, Colorado. The bridge is part of the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.
When was the Royal Gorge Bridge completed?
The suspension bridge was completed in 1929. It was built primarily as a visitor attraction so people could experience the gorge from above, rather than as a major transport crossing.
How high is the Royal Gorge Bridge above the Arkansas River?
The park's current listing gives the height as 956 feet above the Arkansas River. Visitors cross it on foot while looking down into the gorge. [Royal Gorge Bridge and Park](https://royalgorgebridge.com/rides-attractions/royal-gorge-bridge/)
Can normal traffic use the Royal Gorge Bridge?
The bridge is mainly a pedestrian attraction within Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, not a normal public highway. Its purpose is to carry visitors over the gorge and provide views of the Arkansas River below.
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