Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Steel arch bridge near Taos, United States
The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge extends 650 feet above the river, spanning the canyon with a deck arch structure in the Taos Plateau.
Constructed between 1963 and 1965, this steel bridge represents engineering advancements of its time and received National Historic Place status in 1996.
The bridge connects communities across northern New Mexico while providing observation points of ancestral lands where indigenous peoples left petroglyphs.
Visitors can access parking areas on both sides of the bridge, with designated viewing platforms offering clear views of the river 650 feet below.
The bridge ranks as the tenth highest bridge in the United States, allowing photographers to capture the geological formations of the Rio Grande gorge.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 36.47624,-105.73226
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:28
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