Below are photographs of bridge in 2010 a few months before it opened.

Below are photographs of the Dam in 2000, many years before the bridge construction began.

taken from Arizona side of Hoover Dam

looking down at Hoover Dam

The above photo of Turbines was taken while touring the inside of Hoover Dam.

Joshua Tree

Hoover Dam is a day Trip from Las Vegas or a stop on the way from Arizona to Nevada. If you are in the area it is worth the trip to see Hoover Dam. The construction of this massive dam is impressive. If possible take the Forty minute guided tours. You get a better understanding of the history of the dam and it is cool to see down in the dam and the generating rooms inside.

This massive dam is an incredible architectual feat. Over 700 feet tall and over 600 feet thick at its base, the Hoover Dam is a fascinating concrete arched gravity dam. The Dam was built in the 1930's and took 5 years to complete.

The Hoover Dam Bypass was recently completed (end of 2010) saving many hours of driving time. The bridge itself is an incredbile feat to see because it is the 2nd highest bridge in the United States. Over 800 feet above the Colorado River a person has incredible views from the walkway of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. The construction started in early 2005, and was completed in October of 2010.

With the addition of the Hoover Dam Bypass a new pull out area has been created for different vantage points of Lake Mead and the Dam. The new bridge has such a high barrier on either side that it is possible a person who was not paying attention wouldn't notice they were driving over Lake Mead.

If you are taking a day trip to see the Dam from Las Vegas, there is a exit for the

I have included photos of the dam from the years 2000- present. This area has undergone some tremendous changes over the years. .

Note: the road that drives over the Hoover Dam no longer connects on the Arizona side, it is a Dead End. You can still drive over the Hoover Dam, but you will have to turn around in the last parking lot and drive back over it to get back on the Highway.