Anyone take the bridge over Hoover Dam???

matt250 · March 9th, 2011, 11:21 AM

Was just wondering if anyone has rode across that beast of a thing on a bike yet? Friends that worked on it said they had gust over 100 mph flying through there. But Ive talked to people and they said the walls are pretty big. (cars). Was not sure if it was safe to head through there on a bike or not or if i would have to go through Searchlight coming from the East to get to Las Vegas.

Scarmack · March 9th, 2011, 11:24 AM

100mph all the time?

matt250 · March 9th, 2011, 08:39 PM

No probably 50% lol...But theres huge cement walls to block the wind on the bridge..just wondering how much it blocks..and if its safe to ride over.

bluepoof · March 9th, 2011, 10:23 PM

Is this the new really tall bridge that they built to divert traffic from going over the Dam itself? I've ridden over the Dam a few times but all prior to the new roadway. It's crazy tall!

spooph · March 10th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Ooo, new bucket list item! Thanks for the headsup!

Reference: http://www.hooverdambypass.org/default.htm

wvninja · March 10th, 2011, 09:48 AM

For those who dont know what this bridge is:

Model_of_Hoover_Dam_bypass_project.jpg

Seagull_View_Rendering_10_02300dpi%5B1%5D.jpg

This was on a site talking about the bridge:

"It was very windy -- so windy that they advised high profile vehicles NOT to use the new bridge, although we saw quite a few semis on it. John rescued a lady's baseball cap as it tried to make a suicidal plunge over the side, and we saw another cap far down on the rocks that wasn't so lucky."

Another thread started way back on the construction:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31863

matt250 · March 11th, 2011, 08:01 AM

yep thats the one haha. Hmm sounds like its ill advised to take my bike across..its just a 1 hour drive to vegas with that bridge now i go through Searchlite will add 30-45 min.

utahninja · March 11th, 2011, 08:55 AM

Here is a video of riding over the bridge.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Ytse Frobozz · March 12th, 2011, 01:27 PM

Uhhh huh huh... is that a god dam?

That shadow is surreal.

March 9th, 2011, 11:21 AM	#1
matt250 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Arizona Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 19	Anyone take the bridge over Hoover Dam??? Was just wondering if anyone has rode across that beast of a thing on a bike yet? Friends that worked on it said they had gust over 100 mph flying through there. But Ive talked to people and they said the walls are pretty big. (cars). Was not sure if it was safe to head through there on a bike or not or if i would have to go through Searchlight coming from the East to get to Las Vegas.

March 9th, 2011, 10:23 PM	#4
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	Is this the new really tall bridge that they built to divert traffic from going over the Dam itself? I've ridden over the Dam a few times but all prior to the new roadway. It's crazy tall! __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

March 10th, 2011, 09:22 AM	#5
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	Ooo, new bucket list item! Thanks for the headsup! Reference: http://www.hooverdambypass.org/default.htm __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

March 10th, 2011, 09:48 AM	#6
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Dam pic heheheh For those who dont know what this bridge is: Model_of_Hoover_Dam_bypass_project.jpg Seagull_View_Rendering_10_02300dpi%5B1%5D.jpg This was on a site talking about the bridge: "It was very windy -- so windy that they advised high profile vehicles NOT to use the new bridge, although we saw quite a few semis on it. John rescued a lady's baseball cap as it tried to make a suicidal plunge over the side, and we saw another cap far down on the rocks that wasn't so lucky." Another thread started way back on the construction: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31863 __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

March 11th, 2011, 08:55 AM	#8
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	Here is a video of riding over the bridge. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Ride Smart! Ride Safe!

March 9th, 2011, 11:24 AM	#2
Scarmack ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Sharpsville, PA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 99	100mph all the time?

March 9th, 2011, 08:39 PM	#3
matt250 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Arizona Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 19	No probably 50% lol...But theres huge cement walls to block the wind on the bridge..just wondering how much it blocks..and if its safe to ride over.

March 11th, 2011, 08:01 AM	#7
matt250 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Arizona Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 19	yep thats the one haha. Hmm sounds like its ill advised to take my bike across..its just a 1 hour drive to vegas with that bridge now i go through Searchlite will add 30-45 min.

March 12th, 2011, 01:27 PM	#9
Ytse Frobozz Not dead yet! Name: Rob Location: Marlborough MA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 315	Uhhh huh huh... is that a god dam? That shadow is surreal.

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