Colorado River Bridge - Nevada, USA
N 36° 00.785 W 114° 44.558
11S E 703434 N 3987756
The Colorado River Bridge is the landmark portion of the Hoover Dam Bypass I-93 Project. The bridge has a dedicated viewing area, 900 feet above the Colorado River, with great views of the Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead.
Waymark Code: WMKRRC
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2014
Views: 27
The official name of the bridge is 'Mike O'Callighan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge' it spans the Colorado river 1500 feet South of the Hoover Dam.
The bridge viewpoint, 900 feet above the river, has pedestrian access, from a parking area on the Nevada side off the Interstate 93
From the car park is a steep climb via zig zag path, with several rest areas and information boards.
The dedicated viewing area on the bridge, has no exit, so you are unable to cross the bridge, it runs alongside the I-93 and gives great views, of the Hoover Dam, Black Canyon, and Lake Mead.
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 900.00
Difficulty:
Opening times and fees: Free access - Dawn to Dusk
Parking Area: N 36° 00.906 W 114° 44.747
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Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.