Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge: Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

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Last year, my family and I traveled to Las Vegas and made a stop at Hoover Dam. This was the fourth time for me since the beginning of the construction of the bridge over the dam. The construction was aimed at diverting traffic away from the dam for security reasons. It was a massive undertaking which took time, labor and money to complete.

In March 2012, the American Society of Civil Engineers awarded the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge with the 2012 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award, is also known as the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge. From my previous blog you probably know that we crossed the bridge on our way to Las Vegas from the Grand Canyon.

Last week, we decided to make another trip to Las Vegas from the Grand Canyon where we had taken my sister for a tour. We naturally stopped at Hoover Dam and walked across the now completed bridge. From above, the marvel of the dam is undeniable.

No wonder it is classified among the top 100 Wonders of the World. A lot of information about the dam and bridge, their construction and purpose is on display as one enters the secure dam entrance. The old road through has now been closed off and one can only go so far to the top before turning back down. More parking has been added for visitors, I believe the parking fees is $7 per vehicle. A must see for anyone driving to and from Arizona or Nevada. The Bridge connects the two states providing great photo opportunity for the Hoover Dam.

"Travel is an exciting and adventurous passion, it is quite expensive but the reward outweighs the expense. If you can afford it, do it!" Africancrab.

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Photos

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge
With my husband Mark

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge
With my girlfriend Agnes

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge
Me at the sign of the bridge

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge
With my husband Mark