Suspension Bridges of Wyoming

This is a list of all 12 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Wyoming in USA. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1916: Swinging

Thermopolis, Wyoming, USA - Big Horn River
Bridgemeister ID:301 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1916
Name:Swinging
Location:Thermopolis, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Big Horn River
At or Near Feature:Hot Springs State Park
Coordinates:43.654733 N 108.196167 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 58.8 meters (193 feet) estimated
Side Span:1 x 10.7 meters (35 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • According to sign at the bridge: condemned 1984, removed 1991, restored 1992.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Ronald Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1922: Dodge

Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA - Green River
Bridgemeister ID:5557 (added 2020-12-18)
Year Completed:1922
Name:Dodge
Location:Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Green River
Principals:Harold H. Dodge
Use:Stock
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • This bridge was located northwest of the present-day Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge before Fontenelle. Appears to have been primarily a "sheep" bridge.

1962: (pipeline bridge)

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Wyoming, USA - Green River
Bridgemeister ID:1309 (added 2004-04-10)
Year Completed:1962
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Green River
At or Near Feature:Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Coordinates:41.03215 N 109.55519 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 584.9 meters (1,919 feet)

Notes:

  • Located two miles north of the Utah-Wyoming border.

External Links:

Photo by Eric Sakowski

1988: (pipeline bridge)

Cody, Wyoming, USA - Sulphur Creek
Bridgemeister ID:3325 (added 2019-12-01)
Year Completed:1988
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Cody, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Sulphur Creek
Coordinates:44.523354 N 109.084426 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Clear Span Engineering
Use:Pipeline
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 137.2 meters (450 feet)

Notes:

  • Carries a 16-inch sewer line.

(footbridge)

Lander, Wyoming, USA - Middle Popo Agie River
Bridgemeister ID:7205 (added 2022-07-07)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Lander, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Middle Popo Agie River
At or Near Feature:Popo Agie Campground
Coordinates:42.741043 N 108.823235 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

(footbridge)

Pahaska vicinity, Wyoming, USA - North Fork Shoshone River
Bridgemeister ID:2110 (added 2006-09-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Pahaska vicinity, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:North Fork Shoshone River
At or Near Feature:Sleeping Giant Campground and Winter Sports Area
Coordinates:44.490833 N 109.938767 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Derelict (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1
Side Span:1

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(pipeline bridge)

Casper, Wyoming, USA - North Platte River
Bridgemeister ID:2107 (added 2006-09-03)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Casper, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:North Platte River
Coordinates:42.859117 N 106.327517 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline
Status:Extant (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(pipeline bridge)

Durkee, Worland vicinity, Wyoming, USA - Big Horn River
Bridgemeister ID:2108 (added 2006-09-03)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Durkee, Worland vicinity, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Big Horn River
Coordinates:44.125767 N 107.927817 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline
Status:Extant (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(pipeline bridge)

Durkee, Worland vicinity, Wyoming, USA - Big Horn River
Bridgemeister ID:2601 (added 2014-04-14)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Durkee, Worland vicinity, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Big Horn River
Coordinates:44.126801 N 107.928528 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(pipeline bridge)

Eccles, Worland vicinity, Wyoming, USA - Big Horn River
Bridgemeister ID:2109 (added 2006-09-03)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Eccles, Worland vicinity, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Big Horn River
Coordinates:44.15685 N 107.928117 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline
Status:Extant (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Patrick S. O'Donnell estimates the main span at 400 feet based on aerial imagery.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Lava Creek

Mammoth, Wyoming, USA - Lava Creek
Bridgemeister ID:5583 (added 2020-12-21)
Name:Lava Creek
Location:Mammoth, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Lava Creek
At or Near Feature:Lava Creek Trail, Yellowstone National Park
Coordinates:44.973740 N 110.683292 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Tower

Mammoth Hot Springs vicinity, Wyoming, USA - Yellowstone River
Bridgemeister ID:928 (added 2003-10-20)
Name:Tower
Also Known As:Hellroaring, Yellowstone River
Location:Mammoth Hot Springs vicinity, Wyoming, USA
Crossing:Yellowstone River
At or Near Feature:Hellroaring Creek Trail, Yellowstone National Park
Coordinates:44.9597 N 110.447067 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 67.1 meters (220 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Near the confluence of Hellroaring Creek and the Yellowstone River. Patrick S. O'Donnell clarifies: " It carries the Hellroaring Creek Trail. It crosses the Yellowstone River then continues to the Hellroaring Creek. Shortly thereafter the Yellowstone River Trail is met."
  • Near (footbridge) - Gardiner vicinity, Montana, USA. The bridges are similar in appearance.

External Links:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell


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