The massive canyon formed by the Colorado River where it joins Nevada and Arizona already boasts one iconic piece of engineering: the Hoover Dam. The sweeping, 60? story?high concrete arch, along with its water works, power station and intake towers, were all designed in classic art deco style, reminding us of the days when plans for public works projects included intricate stone and metalwork, ornate plaques, and elegant statues of massive seraphs guarding the gates.
And now the iconic Dam is joined by an impressive new structure – The Colorado River Bridge ? just half a kilometre downriver from the dam. Visually stunning and architecturally advanced, this new bridge not only adds to the splendour of the area but also gives North America its first composite concrete deck arch bridge.
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