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Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Can I see the dam from my car as I cross the Memorial Bridge? No, the dam is NOT visible to those driving across the bridge. Can I access the bridge as a pedestrian? Yes, visitors can access the bridge from a Pedestrian Plaza inside the Hoover Dam security zone
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Pedestrian access is provided over the bridge to tourists who wish to take in a different view of the nearby dam and river below, but the dam is not visible for those driving across it. A parking area is provided near the bridge on the Nevada side at what was a staging area during construction.
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The Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge also has an accessible walking path from the Nevada end and is a splendid viewing and photography point. From the bridge, look out for the iconic Hoover Dam, scenic Lake Mead, and the towering walls of the Black Canyon.
Also known as the Hoover Dam Bypass, the bridge was completed in 2010, is free and easy to access, offering a bird’s eye perspective of the famed attraction. Address 27953-28689 Great Basin Hwy Boulder City, NV 89005
Jun 2, 2018 · The Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, also called the Hoover Dam Bypass and the Colorado River Bridge, provides stunning views of Hoover Dam before only seen by helicopter — and it’s free to park and walk across the bridge!
Soaring protectively near the Hoover Dam and straddling the boundary between Arizona and Nevada, the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge has made history several times over. Not bad, considering that the bridge -- one of the world’s largest -- was once thought to be unbuildable.
You can then park at the free Memorial Bridge lot. From here a paved (ADA accessible) trail leads slightly uphill to the bridge. You’ll pass a few informative plaques along the way. Construction on the Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge was completed in 2010.
