The first Navaho Bridge was completed in 1929 to replace a ferry crossing that was five miles upstream. The bridge was built because of increased car traffic on the road. In 1995 the second bridge was built when the first one was no longer sufficient for the size and weight of modern cars and trucks. The first bridge is now a pedestrian bridge where visitors can view the canyon and the Colorado River.
The bridge, interpretive signs, restrooms, and national park book store are handicapped accessible.
The parking lots at both ends of the bridge are small. The one on the eastern side is an area for Dine` craft venders and doesn’t have a turn around area. The one on the western side is part of Glen Canyon NRA and does have a loop through the parking lot but there aren’t any parking spaces for large RVs. Navajo Bridge
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