Jaw-Dropping: The Most Expensive Bridge Projects in the World
1. The Navajo Bridge
Place of origin: Page, Arizona Founded: 1927 (first), 1993 (second) Expense: $25.12 million (second), $5.94 million (original) The Navajo Bridge, which spans the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, is made up of two steel spandrel arch bridges and is named after the Native American tribe that resides in Arizona. The 1993-built, more recent bridge is a segment of US Route 89A. Constructed in 1927, the elder structure is exclusively appropriate for pedestrian and horseback riding.
Navajo Bridge
The Navajo Bridge, which was originally called the Grand Canyon Bridge, underwent a name change by the Arizona State Legislature in 1934. This impressive structure features two distinct spans, with the first measuring 467 feet and the second extending to 470 feet. As a result of its remarkable height, the Navajo Bridge holds the distinction of being the ninth-tallest bridge in the United States, making it a notable landmark in the region.
