It's no secret that the open roads and scenery across United States make for a biker's paradise. It is estimated that there are over 600,00 bridges across America; we've gone through and picked out seven of the most breathtaking rides.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-tunnel; Maryland
Spanning nearly eighteen miles, the Bay Bridge connects Ocean City with the Baltimore metropolitan area. Suspended above the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, the bridge includes two tunnels that dip beneath the surface of the water.
New River Gorge Bridge; Fayetteville, West Virginia
In the heart of the Appalachian Montains, this steel arch bridge is a popular tourist attraction with its own dedicated holiday in which locals paricpate in BASE jumping and repelling. The New River Gorge Bridge offers lush forests and steep cliffs overlooking the mighty Kanawha River
Bixby Creek Bridge; Big Sur, California
The 90 miles of coastline spanning Central California has long been considered one of the most breathtaking roads in America. The Bixby Creek Bridge is one of the most notable landmarks along Route 1 – the arch bridge provides an incredible view of the dramatic terrain seperating the land from the Pacific Ocean.
Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge; Nevada and Arizona
Only recently opened in 2010, this bridge is one of the highest bridges in the United States at 900 feet above the Colorado River. Located alongside the Hoover Dam, riders can take in the rocky desert land that makes up the Black Canyon while passing by Lake Mead.
Wire Bridge; New Portland, ME
Deep in rural Somerset County, Maine stands the Wire Bridge. The Bridge itself is a unique structure, featuring two timber framed towers. Built in 1866, a trip to the Wire Bridge is the perfect getway for all those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
Captain William Moore Bridge; Alaska
Take caution before traversing the Captain William Mooe Bridge; it is not for the faint of heart. Built across an active earthquake fault, engineers took a unique approach to ensure the bridge would not be torn apart by tremors – by only securing one half of the structure!
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway; Louisiana
Listed by Guinness World Records as the longest continuous bridge over water, the 23 mile causeway spans the ancient Lake Pontchartrain. Suspended only 15 feet above the water's surface, it is perhaps the closest thing to riding across water that a cyclist could hope for.
