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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.
- Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
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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A Majestic Showcase. by Doug Hecox. The new Hoover Dam bridge reaffirms that American engineering can build great infrastructure despite the current economic challenges. Shown here is the new Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorialn Bridge, which is located at Hoover Dam east of Las Vegas on the Arizona-Nevada border.
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!
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.
With a 1,060-foot main span, the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge or Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge is the fourth-longest, single-span concrete arch bridge in the world and exemplifies innovation at work. The project team overcame formidable obstacles and, as a result, a world-class structure was born.