If drive the bridge, you will NOT see the dam. They purposely built the North wall too high to see the dam from a vehicle. Also, you are NOT allowed to stop on bridge.

If you want to see the full effect, you will need to exit the freeway (on the West side of the bridge) and go to the Visitor Center Parking garage. Then walk to the bridge and cross it by foot. From the middle you can look at the dam. You back will be against the high wall that keeps drivers from seeing the bridge. But the wall is not real high, because drivers whizzing by at 60 MPH can see the heads of tall people looking at the dam! (I'm surprised no pedestrian have been hit with anything yet!

Just remember, the dam is now only accessible from the West (Boulder City) and you can no longer drive over it!

Have a great trip, I will probably see you Saturday.

Jim