The Rio Grande Bridge was
built between 1963 & 1965.
It is 1,280 feet long and 650 feet above the Rio Grande. The bridge has been seen in several films: Natural Born Killers, Twins, She's Having a Baby, Wild Hogs and Terminator Salvation.
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I am grateful that I have this
railing to hold onto as I
cross the bridge.
Kayakers are often seen
on the river below.
Eric at one of the observation
sites along the bridge.
Visitors leave locks &
graffiti here.
Eric and I talk about the thousands of locks that were added to the Pont des Artes in Paris, France.
The bridge's truss work
I stand in the middle
of the road to take
this photo of the south
approach to the bridge.
Then, I turn around to get a
picture of the north approach.
Signs on the south side of the bridge.
Please supervise your
children.
NM DOT is not liable
for injuries & accidents.
No vending on the highway
right-of-way.
Throwing objects from
the bridge is littering,
& could harm boaters
below.
Someone wasn't following
directions.
Zooming in on the white
blob, I realize it could
be a refrigerator.
I am fascinated by the
mid-morning light on
the north side of the
gorge.
The gorge was formed by
Fellow visitors snap a
picture of Eric & me.
Walking both sides of the
Rio Grande Gorge bridge.
is scary & beautiful.
I love bridge railings.
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