Hoover Dam Bridge - Scenic Roadside Lookout - Nevada, USA
N 36° 00.785 W 114° 44.558
11S E 703433 N 3987756
The Colorado River Bridge is the landmark portion of the Hoover Dam Bypass I-93 Project. The bridge has a dedicated scenic viewing area, 900 feet above the Colorado River, with great views of the Hoover Dam, Black Canyon, and Lake Mead.
Waymark Code: WMKVD3
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2014
Views: 19
The official name of the bridge is 'Mike O'Callighan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge' it spans the Colorado river approx 1500 feet South of the Hoover Dam.
The scenic viewpoint, 900 feet above the river, has a protected pedestrian access, alongside the Interstate-93. entry to the Viewpoint is from a parking area on the Nevada side off the bridge.
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.
Opening times and fees:
Free access - Dawn to Dusk
Parking Area: N 36° 00.906 W 114° 44.747
Describe - Highway or Road number: Interstate-93
Closest town or city: Boulder City
Number of parking spots available: 100
Name if a website describes this location.: [Web Link]
Winter View: yes
Summer View: yes
Year around access ?: yes
Comfort station on site: yes
Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes
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