This is the Roosevelt Bridge on SR 188 at the end of SR88 (the Apache Trail) on Roosevelt Lake just east of Roosevelt Dam. Gila County Arizona between Globe and Payson.
It was a hazy day and the wind was blowing - tough conditions. But the haze actually softened the light, shadows and background making this a decent shot. This is where the Upper Salt River flows in and the Salt River flows out towards Phoenix.
Here's a similar view from higher on the mountain:
www.flickr.com/photos/7202153@N03/465712822
www.usbr.gov/lc/phoenix/projects/rooseveltdam/rdhistory.html
"Prior to completion of the bridge in October 1990, traffic drove
over the top of the dam. The bridge itself earned rare distinction
when the bridge was named one of the top 12 bridges in the nation in
November 1995. The American Consulting Engineers Council cited the
bridge for overall design, size, eye-appeal and design challenge.
Other bridges cited were the Golden Gate Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge.
The $21.3 million bridge was built to take traffic off the top of Roosevelt Dam. Roosevelt Lake Bridge is the longest two-lane, single-span, steel-arch bridge in North America. The bridge, spans 1,080 feet across Roosevelt Lake providing two-way traffic. The original dam-top roadway was designed to allow two Model-T Fords to pass abreast, but today's recreational vehicles and full-size automobiles are too wide to permit two-way traffic."
Arizona Passages
I remember an old photograph my Uncle's parents had on the wall of
their house on Euclid Street in Globe. It was them with some young
Italian pilots by a seaplane on Lake Roosevelt. Here is the story
from
The Apache Trail Circle Route by Tom Kollenborn
"On April 8, 1927, one month before Charles Lindbergh flew the
Atlantic Ocean, an Italian pilot and his crew landed on Roosevelt Lake
in a seaplane named the Santa Maria. They had flown all the way from
Italy across the Atlantic Ocean. Commander Francesco de Pinedo had
planned to circumnavigate the globe in 1927, but tragedy struck at
Roosevelt Lake. A carelessly tossed cigarette ignited gasoline which
destroyed De Pinedo's aircraft at Hotel Point on Roosevelt Lake."
Asiunka, James Marvin Phelps, outdoor lover, William Thalmus, and 88 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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ion_dog 58 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Suspension Bridges, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
gem66 57 months ago | reply
Good shot! I like to drive across this bridge. Feels almost like flying.
onhunt91 56 months ago | reply
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Paul McRae (Delta Niner) 53 months ago | reply
this reminds me of a joke. These two old men liked to brag to one another. Once they were crossing a river bridge and stopped to take a leak. The one said to the other "The water is cold." The other one shot back "It's deep too."
luce.!♥ 52 months ago | reply
so cute...! fhoto
gTarded 52 months ago | reply
Very nice.
windybug 50 months ago | reply
Awesome capture!
ldmgold 48 months ago | reply
Excellent shot of the Roosevelt Dam Bridge. You certainly earned the credit for the quality of this shot.
Tom Kollenborn
Al_HikesAZ 48 months ago | reply
Thank you Tom. I know who you are - especially since I reference your book in this description :). This is truly special coming from you. I am honored and humbled.
I love this area since I'm a 4th Generation from this area.
Alan English
ps - I find it fun explaining that he was Deutsch not Dutch and it's the gold that missing not the Dutchman. :)
M@ H 48 months ago | reply
Great angle on this shot! Sounds like a great hike! Thanks for the tag note in your photo!
Al_HikesAZ 48 months ago | reply
Matt - your photo is the best I have seen from that angle. I love the color and detail.
For anyone following this thread - here is Matt's photo that is a Fave for me
www.flickr.com/photos/halvie/3460617269/
POONDOG64 46 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called NO WORLD FOR TOMORROW, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Rodrigo_Soldon 44 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world Pls post 1-comment 3 Contest Open, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
keith rodney 44 months ago | reply
great shot,,,good angle
okiocat28 43 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Bridges and Rivers, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
bunnyfrogs 33 months ago | reply
Thanks for posting this to the group
"Galleries: promote galleries" !
Celebration Christian Church 32 months ago | reply
Great photo beautful bridge, breathtaking scenary.
Martin LaBar 32 months ago | reply
A splendid bridge, splendidly photographed.
Liisamaria 7 months ago | reply
Wonderful photo!
Al_HikesAZ 8 days ago | reply
the view from the other side
