The tallest bridge over water in the United States is the Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City, Colorado, which stands 955 feet above the Arkansas River and was built in 1929 and is a suspension bridge which is popular as a tourist attraction that is known for it's impressive height and views.
The Golden Gate Bridge and the Mackinac Bridge are also some of the tallest bridges over water in the United States.
The Mackinac Bridge is significantly longer than the Golden Gate Bridge.
While the Mackinac Bridge is longer than the Golden Gate Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge is taller than the Mackinac Bridge.
The Golden Gate Bridge is 1.7 miles long and the Mackinac Bridge is 5 miles long.
The Golden Gate Bridge has 746 foot towers and the Mackinac Bridge has 552 foot towers which makes the Golden Gate Bridge taller than the Mackinac Bridge.
The Mackinac Bridge is also famous for being a remarkable engineering feat, and is as of now the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere at the time of it's completion.
The Mackinac Bridge is an iconic status symbol of Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas, overcoming of harsh conditions, which made travel by water difficult.
The bridge's design, the challenging construction and the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk also contribute to the Mackinac Bridge's legendary status.