10 famous bridges in the United States | Iconic bridges in the US

The United State of America has some of the world’s very best modern engineering structures. From towering skyscrapers to amazing bridges to over 4 million miles of the road network, the country has everything to sustain its large economy. In this article, we will learn about the 10 famous bridges in the United States. Let’s read.


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10 famous bridges in the United States

Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate bridge is the prime tourist attraction in San Francisco, California. Built over the Golden Gate strait, the bridge has a length of 2,737 meters (1.7 miles). Possibly the most photographed bridge in the world, the Golden Gate bridge was opened to traffic on May 27, 1937. The Golden Gate bridge is a suspension bridge.

  • Location – connects San Francisco to Marin County in California
  • Length – 2,737 meters (1.7 miles)
  • Opened – May 27, 1937

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

One of the oldest still-working bridges in the United States, the Brooklyn bridge connects Brooklyn and Manhattan boroughs of New York City. Built over the East River, the bridge was opened to traffic on May 24, 1883. Brooklyn Bridge is a cable-stayed suspension bridge with a total length of 1.1 miles (1.834 kilometers). The pedestrians can walk across the bridge on an elevated path above the lanes.


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  • Location – New York City
  • Length – 1.1 miles (1.834 kilometers)
  • Opened – May 24, 1883

Manhattan Bridge

Manhattan Bridge

East of Brooklyn bridge is the Manhattan bridge. Opened on December 31, 1909, the Manhattan bridge carries not only road vehicles but also the New York City subway. There is also a pedestrian and a bike path. The total length of the Manhattan bridge is 1.3 miles (2.089 kilometers).

  • Location – New York City
  • Length – 1.3 miles (2.089 kilometers)
  • Opened – December 31, 1909

Mackinac Bridge

Mackinac Bridge

Mackinac bridge is a suspension bridge over the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan. The straits of Mackinac connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The bridge has a total length of about 5 miles (8.038 kilometers) and it connects the city of St. Ignace to Mackinaw City. The bridge is informally known as “Big Mac” for its humongous size.

  • Location – connects St. Ignace and Mackinaw City
  • Length – about 5 miles (8.038 kilometers)
  • Opened – November 1, 1957

Seven Mile Bridge

Seven Mile Bridge is an incredible 2-lane bridge in Florida Keys. Connecting Little Duck Key to Knights Key, the bridge is approximately 7 miles long (as the name suggests). The bridge was opened to traffic in 1982.


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  • Location – Florida Keys, Florida
  • Length – 6.765 miles (10.887 kilometers)
  • Opened – 1982

Royal Gorge Bridge

Royal Gorge Bridge

The Royal Gorge Bridge is the highest suspension bridge in the United States (955 ft/291.1 meters). It is built over the Royal Gorge through which the Arkansas River flows. The bridge is a major tourist attraction in Colorado. It is part of Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, an amusement park in the state. The famous bridge carries pedestrians for a total length of 1,260 ft (384 meters).

  • Location – over Royal Gorge in Colorado
  • Length – 1,260 ft (384 meters)
  • Opened – December 8, 1929
  • Height – 955 ft (291.1 meters)

New River Gorge Bridge

New River Gorge Bridge

The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge in West Virginia. The bridge carries four lanes of traffic over the New River Gorge. With a height of 876 ft (267 meters), it is the third-highest bridge in the United States.

  • Location – Fayette County, West Virginia
  • Length – 3,030 ft (924 m)
  • Opened – October 22, 1977
  • Height – 876 ft (267 meters)

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Another iconic bridge in Florida, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge crosses Tampa Bay. Opened to traffic on April 20, 1987, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is fairly new compared with other bridges listed in this post. Sunshine Skyway Bridge has a length of 4.14 miles (6.7 km) and it carries 4 lanes of traffic.


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  • Location – Tampa Bay, Florida
  • Length – 4.14 miles (6.7 kilometers)
  • Opened – April 20, 1987

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is one of the longest bridges in the world over water. It even held the Guinness World Record for the longest bridge over the water till 2011. Built over Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana, the bridge is 23.875 miles (38.442 kilometers) long. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway actually has two parallel bridges with two lanes of straight traffic on each bridge.

  • Location – connects Metairie and Mandeville in Louisiana
  • Length – 23.875 miles (38.442 kilometers)
  • Completely operational – 1969

Bixby Creek Bridge

Bixby Creek Bridge

As the name suggests this iconic bridge is built over Bixby Creek in California. Like the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bixby Creek Bridge is one of the most photographed structures in the United States. The bridge has a length of 714 feet (218 meters) and a height of 280 feet (85 meters).

  • Location – Monterey County, California
  • Opened – 1932

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