Indeed, only a few bridges in Australia and New Zealand offer a comparable experience. Travelers are in a harness that connects to a cable, which runs the length of the bridge's arch.

It's the first American arch bridge to be constructed from segments of pre-cast concrete, a highly economical material. Two graceful arches support the roadway above.

This surpasses the previous record by 155 m, which is equivalent to the cumulative increase in the span of concrete arch bridges over the past century. view more . Credit: Jielian Zheng.