Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge at Hoover Dam

Since the Hoover Dam was built in 1935, traffic across it has become heavier.  What do do?  Build a bridge to funnel traffic past the dam.







The Mike O'Callaghan-
Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
opened in 2010.





The bridge has a sidewalk for pedestrians to use to view Hoover Dam.








Hoover Dam from the
Nevada side of the bridge.






The parking garage blends
into the surrounding
canyon wall.










The Mike O'Callaghan -
Mike Tillman Memorial Bridge
is the result of the Hoover
 Dam Bypass Project.









This plaque is at the center
of the bridge walkway.

It honors leaders of the leaders of
the Hoover Dam Bypass Project.












Hoover Dam picture taken
from the center of the bridge.

Lake Mead sprawls
 behind the dam.









Midway on the bridge, this
plaque marks the apex
of the arch.











Hoover Dam as seen from the
Arizona side of the bridge.








The Welcome to
Arizona Sign.











This plaque commemorates the work
done by AFSME Union Members
on the bridge's construction.

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