Marble Canyon Navajo Bridge

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Marble canyon navajo bridge.

Construction of the bridge began in june of 1927. Navajo bridge is the name of each of a pair of steel spandrel arch bridges that cross the colorado river in the grand canyon national park near lees ferry in northern coconino county arizona united states the newer bridge of the pair carries vehicular traffic on u s. Marble canyon airport is a privately owned public use airport located 1 15 miles south west of the central business district of marble canyon in coconino county arizona united states. The bridge was known as the grand canyon bridge for five years following the dedication.

The historic navajo bridge 834 feet across and 467 feet above river was built in 1929 and spans across the colorado river at marble canyon in arizona. 0 35 mi marble canyon lodge 0 65 mi lees ferry campground 8 46 mi cliff dwellers lodge 3 45 mi lees ferry lodge 7 39 mi shash dine eco retreat a glamping b b. Navajo bridge served the area well for 66 years. This was rugged and remote country and it was difficult to get men materials and equipment from one rim to the other a distance of only 800 feet 244m.

This bridge is now a foot bridge a new bigger one opened for traffic in 1995. Hotels near historic navajo bridge. Old navajo bridge is a 0 5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near marble canyon arizona that features a river and is good for all skill levels. A bridge site was selected 5 miles 8km downriver at marble canyon.

The colorado river flowing through marble canyon flows under navajo bridge. A south north rim connection. In 1934 after great debate in the arizona legislature the official name was changed to navajo bridge. However as automobiles and trucks became larger wider and heavier the need for a.

The trail is primarily used for walking nature trips and birding and is accessible year round.