Navajo Bridges in Arizona
by Debra Martz
Title
Navajo Bridges in Arizona
Artist
Debra Martz
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Navajo Bridges in Arizona by Debra Martz Traveling across the country on Highway 89A between Bitter Springs and Jacob Lake, AZ you arrive at two bridges similar in appearance spanning the Colorado River; one is historic and one new. The bridge on the right was completed and opened to vehicle traffic on January 12, 1929. At the time, it was the highest steel arch bridge in the world and made traveling between Utah and Arizona much easier. Navajo Bridge, originally named Grand Canyon Bridge, served the area well for 66 years. However, as automobiles and trucks became larger, wider, and heavier, the need for a stronger, wider bridge became evident. A new bridge was built just downstream from the existing bridge, and in the same style. The historic bridge remains and serve as a pedestrian bridge and provide visitors with a breathtaking view of the Colorado River 467 feet below.
Interesting tidbit:
Construction cost of 1929 bridge $390,000
Construction cost of 1995 bridge $14,700,000
©Debra Martz
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In my Arizona Gallery/Collection
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March 1st, 2019
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Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group C IS FOR CURVES themed week NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 2. You are invited to add this wonderful art to the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP!
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Judy Vincent, Thank you for the feature in your Fine Art America group, USA Photographers only!
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Johanna Hurmerinta, thank you for the feature in your Fine Art America group Five Star Artist!
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