Hite Crossing Bridge, Steel arch bridge at Narrow Canyon, Utah.
The Hite Crossing Bridge spans the Colorado River connecting Garfield and San Juan counties through Utah State Route 95 within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
The bridge opened in 1966 following the construction of Glen Canyon Dam, replacing an automobile ferry that operated at Dandy Crossing for twenty years.
The structure marks the location where prospector Cass Hite established a river ford in 1880, leading to the development of a settlement named after him.
This bridge provides the only vehicle crossing of the Colorado River between Moab and Glen Canyon Dam, covering a distance of nearly 300 kilometers.
The bridge deck rises 61 meters above the water level, marking the upstream limit of Lake Powell and the conclusion of Cataract Canyon.
Location: Garfield County
Location: San Juan County
Inception: June 3, 1966
Official opening: June 3, 1966
GPS coordinates: 37.89110,-110.37100
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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