Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Steel arch bridge near Taos, United States

The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge crossing the Rio Grande gorge north of Taos in New Mexico. The structure rests on abutments at both edges of the canyon and carries a two-lane roadway that channels traffic on US Route 64 over the river.

Groundbreaking took place on July 12, 1963, when Governor Jack M. Campbell set off a dynamite blast before a crowd of over 1,000. The steel was erected by March 1965, and the bridge was dedicated on September 10, 1965. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1967.

Pedestrian walkways run alongside the roadway, letting visitors look down into the same gorge that has shaped regional life for centuries. Locals cross daily for errands between towns, while travelers pause to take in the wide plateau views.

Small parking areas at both ends let pedestrians reach the walkways along the railing. Wind can blow hard over the open canyon, so sturdy shoes help when standing at the viewing spots.

The bridge's height above the river has never been settled: the 1967 National Register listing cited 650 feet, a 2010 survey proposed 565 feet, and a 2015 compromise of 600 feet was used in a 2016 inspection report. The bridge also appears in films including Natural Born Killers, Twins and Terminator Salvation.