2 Bridges to Explore in Gila County
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Gila CountyGila County is in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. Gila County is full of opportunities to come to play. Whether you want to go camping, boating, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, hunting, or just exploring, our wide-open spaces and area attractions make Gila County the perfect get-away spot.
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Bridges to Explore in Gila County
Salt River BridgeThe Salt River Canyon Bridge spans one of the most dramatic canyons in Arizona. It was funded by the Public Works Administration, designed in 1933 by architect Lee Moor, and completed in June 1934. The bridge is a single-span steel arch.Its Art Deco superstructure shines in the sunlight and is still one of Arizona's most visibly striking, engineered structures. Today the bridge carries only pedestrian traffic.
Tonto Natural Bridge State ParkTonto Natural Bridge is widely believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world.Located between Payson and Pine, the bridge arches 183 feet above the sparkling Pine Creek and is surrounded by pine trees. Upstream, flowing springs and fern-draped grottos line the narrow canyon. It stands over a 400-foot-long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point and reaches a height of 183 feet.