The Oxbow Bridge in Arizona was destroyed after a brushfire on Aug. 1, cutting off a key route connecting the state to California.
The bridge in La Paz County, bordering both Imperial and Riverside counties, was set ablaze by the Oxbow 2 Fire, the Arizona Republic previously reported. The bridge connects Levee Road to the west side of the Colorado River.
The five-acre fire burned through near the Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area. The wooden structure collapsed into the river within two hours of catching fire, the Arizona Republic reported.
“Boaters are urged to avoid the area and exercise extreme caution due to floating debris and unmarked hazards downstream,” the Arizona Bureau of Land Management said.
How do you get from California to Arizona?
While the bridge isn't the only way to reach the Golden State it was a key route for the community of Cibola.
Riverside County borders the northern part of La Paz County. Interstate Route 10 is the best way for travelers to visit the Grand Canyon State.
Travelers from Imperial County can take Interstate Route 8 from San Diego.
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at [email protected], 805-437-0224 or @ecentenoaraujo.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Bridge connecting Arizona and California burns down in brushfire
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