Navajo Bridge

Navajo Bridge was 66 years before it became not fitting for the bigger, heavier, larger, vehicles. The bridge was only 18 feet wide and had a 40-ton limit. Approaches to the bridge on each side were dangerous with limited sight of oncoming traffic. Pedestrian safety was also a factor. Although pedestrians were not allowed on the bridge, the temptation was too great for many. Over a 13 year period, 72 accidents occurred on or while approaching the bridge; eight were fatal.

The time had come to replace the historic bridge. It was decided a new bridge would be built just downstream from the existing bridge, with new approaches on each side. 

The historic bridge would remain and serve as a pedestrian bridge and provide visitors with a breathtaking view of the Colorado River 467 feet below.

We were all happy to take a walk down this historic bridge and awe at the beauty before our eyes.

  
 Colorado River

  

 Navajo Bridge is located on Navajo Tribal lands at the northeast portion of the Grand Canyon; that we recognize as the East Rim.  The Colorado River, flows through Marble Canyon and is considered to be the beginning of the Grand Canyon and Lee's Ferry, not far from the bridge, is the starting point for many of the Colorado River white Water Trips.

Navajo Indians sold their wares at the entrance to the pedestrian bridge. I enjoyed looking at all there beautiful