JACKSON, Wyo. — Thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act, the Lewis River Bridge ten miles north of Yellowstone National Park’s (YNP) South Entrance will be replaced in the coming future.
According to the park service, hundreds of thousands of vehicles travel across the 604-linear-foot bridge every year, so it has seen its fair share of use since its original construction in 1960.
“Based on recent assessments of the bridge, a total replacement was determined to be the best course of action to address the widespread deterioration,” YNP said. “This will reduce maintenance costs in the future and provide safer conditions for the public and employees traveling to and from the South Entrance for many years to come.”
