Chittenden Memorial Bridge, Road and arch bridge at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US.
The 120-foot steel and concrete arch bridge spans across the Yellowstone River, connecting the Grand Loop Road to the southern rim paths.
The first structure, constructed in 1903 by Captain Hiram M. Chittenden, was replaced in 1963 with the current bridge after extensive public discussions.
The bridge bears the name of Captain Hiram M. Chittenden, a US Army Corps of Engineers officer who made substantial contributions to Yellowstone's development.
The bridge provides visitors with direct access to observation points of both the Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls from the southern rim.
Construction of the original bridge required a continuous 74-hour operation of manual concrete mixing to ensure structural integrity throughout the span.
Location: Wyoming
Inception: 1962
GPS coordinates: 44.70810,-110.50264
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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