Sunlight Creek Bridge, Road bridge in Park County, Wyoming, US
The steel beam Sunlight Creek Bridge extends 365 feet across Sunlight Gorge, rising 285 feet above the creek as the highest bridge in Wyoming.
The 1985 construction of this bridge enhanced the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, which follows the path where Nez Perce tribes traveled during their 1877 journey.
The bridge connects sections of Wyoming Highway 296, named after Chief Joseph, preserving the memory of Native American movements through this mountainous region.
Two pedestrian walkways border the 32-foot-wide roadway, allowing visitors to stop and observe the granite canyon while approximately 434 vehicles cross daily.
The structure spans across Sunlight Basin, named by early settlers who noticed that sunlight was the only element that could enter this remote valley.
GPS coordinates: 44.77083,-109.42528
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
Wyoming features geological sites with thermal springs, canyons, and rock formations. The state preserves important historical locations including forts, rock art, and dinosaur tracks. The landscape includes waterfalls, mountains, and forests. Nature parks and trails allow exploration of these areas.
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