Opened in 1977.
Span: 924 meters (at the time the longest single-arch bridge in the world).
Height: 267 meters above the New River.
Part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
Known for the annual Bridge Day (October), during which people jump from the bridge (base jumping, rappelling, etc.).
It is one of the most famous bridges in the United States due to its impressive height and construction.
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