Yosemite Valley Bridges, Yosemite National Park
Facts and practical information
The Yosemite Valley Bridges are eight bridges in the Yosemite Valley of Yosemite National Park, most of them spanning the Merced River. Five of them were built in 1928, with the remainder built between 1921 and 1933. The bridges feature a concrete structure faced with local stone, in an elliptical or three-centered arch configuration. They are notable for their uniform character and for their conformance to tenets of the National Park Service rustic style. Design work for the seven newer bridges was by George D. Whittle of the San Francisco District Office of the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads for the National Park Service. Concrete bridges were chosen at the urging of Thomas Chalmers Vint of the Park Service, in lieu of alternative designs for steel truss bridges, or suspension bridges suggested by the park superintendent. ()
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley Bridges – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Four Mile Trail, Sentinel Dome, Midnight Lightning, Yosemite Museum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Yosemite Valley Bridges?
How to get to Yosemite Valley Bridges by public transport?
Bus
- El Cap Shuttle Stop #E6 • Lines: El Capitan Shuttle (4 min walk)
- Valley Shuttle Stop #7 • Lines: Yosemite Valley Shuttle (16 min walk)