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It was a treat to see water here. The area is parched and showcases the power of water in a landscape primarily defined by its absence. There is a sand parking area on the north end of the bridge. UT St. Hwy. 95 is the route that crosses here and it is usually uncrowded. So it was nice to park and walk out onto the bridge (there is a narrow walking area) and listen to the stillness as the brown Colorado flows quietly under the bridge. It is moving quickly but it is spent from the Cataract Canyon further up stream. It's bright, hot, and dry here and the area shows this, except for the green around at the edges of the water. The bridge is almost a surprise and has a dramatic span.
Interesting bridge built in 1966 as part of the Glen Canyon Dam project to reroute highways around Lake Powell. The bridge crosses the Colorado River and while there are no services at this location, there is parking nearby and this can be a good place to stretch in the middle of a long drive.
My brave wife hopped out of our truck midway across the bridge and snapped a few pics. Don't worry: there was no impending traffic. Take a cool hike and picnic along the river below for a memorable outing.
Very interesting bridge construction over the Colorado River
ATTENTION: there is no gas station between Hanksville and Blanding = 85 miles
This is a nice place for a quick stop to see the Colorado River. The area is rustic and nice to see.
Regarding bridge: This steel arch bridge was dedicated in June 1966.
