Grand Canyon National Park in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge

National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark

Photographed by Desi Becker, May 26, 2021

1. Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1928, the Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge was the only crossing of the Colorado River in a distance of 754 miles from Moab, Utah to Needles, California. Built in a remove location with incredibly difficult access through rugged terrain. The 440 feet long bridge was designed to carry foot traffic, horses and mules and was made of components that could be carried down into the Grand Canyon by man or mule, 42 men, mostly members of the Havasupai tribe, carried each 550 feet long, 2,300 pound, suspension cable 7 miles down the twisting and tortuous South Kaibab Trail.

Erected 2019 by American Society of Civil Engineers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 36° 3.96′ N, 112° 7.021′ W. Marker is in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on Rim Trail north of Yavapai Point, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Yavapai Viewpoint Rd, Grand Canyon AZ 86023, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: How's the View? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mighty Colorado? (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Tyng Mather (approx. 0.6 miles away); Two People. Two Parties. One Message (approx. 0.7 miles away); Verkamp's Curios Store (approx. 1.2 miles away); Grand Canyon Village (approx. 1.2 miles away); Building One (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hopi House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Canyon National Park.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Verkamp's

Photographed by Desi Becker, May 26, 2021

2. Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge Marker

Curios (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2021. This page has been viewed 590 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2021, by Desi Becker of Brentwood, Missouri. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. A clearer photo of the marker • Photos of the bridge • Can you help?