Present
Today, in order to view the bridge from below, a ticket needs to be purchased for 19 U.S. dollars. The top of the bridge can be seen for free, as it is part of U.S. Highway 11, which runs on top of it; however, due to the fact that the road runs across the naturally created bridge, little besides the road way can actually be seen from the top as protective fences at the top block any potentially scenic view. In fact, most can traverse that section of US Highway 11 without even being aware of the stunning beauty below.
Following the trail under the bridge, in addition to seeing it from its less-often-photographed side, the visitor can walk some distance to the end of that trail; beyond the trail visitors can also view the remnant of the waterfall that helped to form the bridge.
Natural Bridge is also the name of the town in which the bridge is located.
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Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia (2002)
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Full Shot of Natural Bridge (2005)
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