If it's fake, they put serious effort in it. Notice the telescopic handle?

While our Kit Bond Bridge [Kansas City] was built, felt privileged observing many steps of construction. The suspension cables have threaded fittings, probably 6" or 8" or diameter. Incredibly taut, essentially no cantenary slack is visible.
Off all the fascinating work, didn't get to see that part! Hell's Bells, we drove right next to it every morning!