The bridge rises just under 100 feet above the Potomac river below (including the height of the railing).

The bridge and its attendant structures rose above the main deck but still sat rather low.

A bridge across the narrow river was rising to allow a ship to pass through.

The new bridge rises 85 feet above the bay at its highest point, 55 feet more than the old.

The bridge rises black and skeletal into the fading orange sky.

The bridge rose in a slight arc up and over the river.

The bridge rises straight up on four towers by cables.

At its highest point, the bridge rises 36 metres above the river.

The bridge is 1,271 feet long and rises some 700 feet above the river.

The bridge rose invitingly before him, only a few strides away.