Identification
The Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped walkway with a glass floor that extends beyond the edge of the western, Arizona side of the canyon wall.
Timeline
Construction of the Skywalk began in March 2004 and final testing was completed in May 2005. It opened in March 2007.
Strength
According to its final engineering test, the Skywalk can bear a weight of roughly 35,500 tons. That exceeds its required tolerance by 400 percent.
Dimensions
The walkway extends 65 feet out from the canyon rim. It is suspended about 3,800 feet from the canyon floor, but because the canyon walls are not vertical the actual direct drop beneath it is about 800 feet at most.
Ownership and Cost
The Skywalk was built by the Hualapi Indians as a tourist attraction at a cost of more than $30 million.
Location
The site is about 120 miles from Las Vegas and 75 miles from Kingman, Arizona.
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