Lincoln Highway Bridge

Lincoln Highway Bridge is a historic wooden structure crossing a creek within a military facility, built from log beams and stone supports. The bridge measures approximately 48 feet long and 38 feet wide, representing early 20th century construction methods.

The bridge was built in 1900 by laborers from Utah State Prison and served an early proposal for the transcontinental Lincoln Highway route. The route connecting Salt Lake City to Nevada was eventually abandoned for a different alignment.

The bridge represents early American transportation infrastructure and received National Register of Historic Places designation in May 1975.

Visiting the bridge requires military clearance since it sits within a restricted testing facility where access is tightly controlled. Plan ahead and check requirements before attempting to visit this location.

This is the only surviving piece of the original Lincoln Highway alignment in the area, making it a rare remnant from that early road-building era. All other structures from that initial planning phase have disappeared over time.

Location: Dugway Proving Ground

GPS coordinates: 40.18280,-112.92300

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20