The bridge is open.

Sin City Stan · 10-25-2010, 04:52 PM

The new Hwy 93 bridge over the Colorado river at the Hoover Dam is now open. Crossed it last Saturday on the way to breakfast in AZ. It's over 800' above the water but the crossing was anti-climatic. There are 4 1/2 foot wind blocking walls on each side which effectively block the view more than the wind.

You have to take the road to the Dam from the Nevada side to get to the pedestrian bridge if you want a view. If you're going to the Dam the only access is from the NV side. The AZ side is completely closed down.

For most of you who don't know it was not unusual to take almost an hour to transit the Dam on a weekend due to security checks and tourists. Now it's no more than five minutes.

However, I'm sure it will be nasty when the winds kicks up though. Black Canyon has seen 100+ winds. Don't know how strong they would be 800' up but I have to guess a bit stronger. I noticed large electronic signs before the bridge that will probably be used to warn of high winds.

Looking down on the Dam. For comparison the white water marks on the canyon walls above the Dam are now 128' tall

cactusjack · 10-25-2010, 05:13 PM

Yeah I saw it opened the other day. I have been watching it closely over the years. I need to find time to ride up there and cross it on my Nomad. Probably be too long of a day if I tried a round trip, so I'll have to go up on a Saturday and come back on Sunday. The weather's about right to do it, too.

tombstone · 10-25-2010, 06:44 PM

If I understand you correctly, the road that goes over the dam is now closed? Bummer if so, it was a beautiful road.

cactusjack · 10-25-2010, 07:20 PM

The last time I crossed the dam was last March. It was a Sunday afternoon and the traffic backup started before the NV security checkpoint. It took close to an hour to get across the dam and onto the highway on the AZ side.

MarkG · 10-25-2010, 07:43 PM

Came across the bridge last night around 10pm. Got a late start from Chandler going to Las Vegas. Stan is right, kind of anti-climatic you can't see anything. A lot quicker than the traffic going through the dam. Temperature was around 60 degrees, kind of pleasant after the 100+ temperatures all summer. Not too much traffic for being late on a Sunday night. I'll be in Vegas for a couple of days loafing around then take a leisurely ride back to Chandler, probably in daylight.

Sin City Stan · 10-25-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tombstone

If I understand you correctly, the road that goes over the dam is now closed? Bummer if so, it was a beautiful road.

You understand correctly. The road is open only from the NV side, across the Dam to the parking lots on the AZ side.

tombstone · 10-25-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

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Originally Posted by tombstone

If I understand you correctly, the road that goes over the dam is now closed? Bummer if so, it was a beautiful road.

You understand correctly. The road is open only from the NV side, across the Dam to the parking lots on the AZ side.

Got it. It would be a shame to close it completely. Thanks for the info.

Loafer · 10-26-2010, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by markg

Came across the bridge last night around 10pm. Got a late start from Chandler going to Las Vegas. Stan is right, kind of anti-climatic you can't see anything. A lot quicker than the traffic going through the dam. Temperature was around 60 degrees, kind of pleasant after the 100+ temperatures all summer. Not too much traffic for being late on a Sunday night. I'll be in Vegas for a couple of days loafing around then take a leisurely ride back to Chandler, probably in daylight.

Let me know how the loafing goes.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-26-2010, 07:07 PM

I haven't crossed the dam since I drove an 18 wheeler back in 1977. I saw a picture of the new bridge on Parade magazine. I think they named it for Pat Tilman and another guy. Can't recall his name. It looked really good and it was amazing the way it was built.

dandantmm · 10-26-2010, 08:07 PM

This is now on my bucket list of things to ride to.

tombstone · 10-26-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Dan The Motorcycle Man

This is now on my bucket list of things to ride to.

Pick me up on your way there...

MarkG · 10-29-2010, 07:50 PM

My trip to Las Vegas was fun this last week, the weather was nice and it was an easy ride. There is construction for ten miles south of Hoover Dam, posted speed limits are 25 to 45 mph. Going to Las Vegas Sunday night at 10pm nobody slowed below 65 mph regardless of the signs. Coming back yesterday with traffic, cop cars, and construction in full force it was 25 mph all ten miles. Did not stop at the dam the line was longer than I was willing to wait, I'll go another time.

10-25-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	The bridge is open. The new Hwy 93 bridge over the Colorado river at the Hoover Dam is now open. Crossed it last Saturday on the way to breakfast in AZ. It's over 800' above the water but the crossing was anti-climatic. There are 4 1/2 foot wind blocking walls on each side which effectively block the view more than the wind. You have to take the road to the Dam from the Nevada side to get to the pedestrian bridge if you want a view. If you're going to the Dam the only access is from the NV side. The AZ side is completely closed down. For most of you who don't know it was not unusual to take almost an hour to transit the Dam on a weekend due to security checks and tourists. Now it's no more than five minutes. However, I'm sure it will be nasty when the winds kicks up though. Black Canyon has seen 100+ winds. Don't know how strong they would be 800' up but I have to guess a bit stronger. I noticed large electronic signs before the bridge that will probably be used to warn of high winds. Looking down on the Dam. For comparison the white water marks on the canyon walls above the Dam are now 128' tall __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-25-2010, 05:13 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	The bridge is open. Yeah I saw it opened the other day. I have been watching it closely over the years. I need to find time to ride up there and cross it on my Nomad. Probably be too long of a day if I tried a round trip, so I'll have to go up on a Saturday and come back on Sunday. The weather's about right to do it, too. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-25-2010, 06:44 PM	#3
tombstone Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 437	The bridge is open. If I understand you correctly, the road that goes over the dam is now closed? Bummer if so, it was a beautiful road.
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10-25-2010, 07:20 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	The bridge is open. The last time I crossed the dam was last March. It was a Sunday afternoon and the traffic backup started before the NV security checkpoint. It took close to an hour to get across the dam and onto the highway on the AZ side. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-25-2010, 07:43 PM	#5
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	The bridge is open. Came across the bridge last night around 10pm. Got a late start from Chandler going to Las Vegas. Stan is right, kind of anti-climatic you can't see anything. A lot quicker than the traffic going through the dam. Temperature was around 60 degrees, kind of pleasant after the 100+ temperatures all summer. Not too much traffic for being late on a Sunday night. I'll be in Vegas for a couple of days loafing around then take a leisurely ride back to Chandler, probably in daylight. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-26-2010, 07:07 PM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	The bridge is open. I haven't crossed the dam since I drove an 18 wheeler back in 1977. I saw a picture of the new bridge on Parade magazine. I think they named it for Pat Tilman and another guy. Can't recall his name. It looked really good and it was amazing the way it was built. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-26-2010, 08:07 PM	#10
dandantmm Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 235	The bridge is open. This is now on my bucket list of things to ride to.
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10-29-2010, 07:50 PM	#12
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	The bridge is open. My trip to Las Vegas was fun this last week, the weather was nice and it was an easy ride. There is construction for ten miles south of Hoover Dam, posted speed limits are 25 to 45 mph. Going to Las Vegas Sunday night at 10pm nobody slowed below 65 mph regardless of the signs. Coming back yesterday with traffic, cop cars, and construction in full force it was 25 mph all ten miles. Did not stop at the dam the line was longer than I was willing to wait, I'll go another time. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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