The Tallest, Most Impressive Bridge In Wyoming Can Be Found Just Outside The Town Of Cody
Kim Magaraci
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The Cowboy State isn’t known for its towering bridges – you won’t find a span the size of the Verrazano out here, or a crossing with the history of the Brooklyn Bridge. However, we are known for a few bridges, including one of the first tourist attractions in the West. Another famous landmark out here is the Sunlight Creek Bridge. It’s the tallest bridge in Wyoming and it’s part of a stunning scenic drive.
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Have you driven across the tallest bridge in Wyoming? It’s worth seeing any time of year – the Chief Joseph stays clear even in winter – but it’s a particularly beautiful sight in the summer. If you’re afraid of heights, don’t look down!
While you’re at it, check out some of Wyoming’s many other scenic byways – you’re sure to discover some truly epic sights along the way!
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Are there any bridges in Wyoming?
Wyoming is home to over 3,100 bridges. While not all of these marvels are accessible by vehicle or safe to cross (especially during certain times of the year), they make for fascinating photo subjects!
What are some of the coolest Wyoming bridges?
Whether towering high above the landscape or gently grazing the rushing waters of their namesake rivers, Wyoming has some pretty special bridges that architecture lovers and history lovers can both appreciate. From the tallest bridge in Wyoming to terrifying swinging bridges to some of the most scenic boardwalk bridges in the state, here are some of the coolest bridges in Wyoming of every size and shape:
- AJX Bridge
- Ayres Natural Bridge, Douglas
- Bike-Ped Overpass, Laramie
- Cart Creek Bridge, Flaming Gorge
- Clear Creek Bridge, Cora
- Crawfish Creek Bridge, Yellowstone National Park
- Cub Creek Bridge, Yellowstone National Park
- Debbie Smith Memorial Bridge, Evanston
- Gardner River Bridge, Yellowstone National Park
- Fishing Bridge, West Thumb
- Fremont Canyon Bridge, Alcova
- Jenny Lake Bridge, Grand Teton National Park
- Pelican Creek Bridge, Grand Teton National Park
- Platte River Bridge, Casper
- Sheepeater Bridge, Yellowstone National Park
- Sinks Canyon Suspension Bridge, Lander
- Snake River Bridge, Wilson
- Soda Butte Creek Bridge, Yellowstone National Park
- Sunlight Bridge, Cody
- Swinging Bridge, Thermopolis
- Taggart Lake Bridge, Grand Teton National Park
What is the tallest dam in Wyoming?
The Buffalo Bill Dam in Cody is the tallest dam in Wyoming, towering 350 feet above the Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Historically, it was also one of the first concrete arch dams in the U.S. at the time of its construction in 1910. The damming of the Shoshone River in creation of the then-Shoshone Dam was a monumental and dangerous undertaking, but the dam was renamed in 1946 in honor of Buffalo Bill Cody himself.