Near Sinclair in Carbon County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Bridge Tender's House

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 9, 2015

1. Bridge Tender's House Marker

Inscription. The bridge tender's house was constructed by the Union Pacific Railroad to serve as an employee surveillance point. The bridge tender could respond quickly to locomotive-caused fires and could remove flood debris which might damage the bridge and cause interruptions to railroad traffic. The photograph shows the present bridge under construction in 1910.
Restored by the Wyoming Recreation Commission in 1983, the one and one-half story, clapboard-sided structure was probably built before 1887. The replacement of steam by diesel locomotives in the mid-1900's (sic) eliminated the necessity for a bridge tender and the house was abandoned.

Erected by Wyoming Recreation Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Transcontinental Railroad series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 41° 46.614′ N, 106° 56.746′ W. Marker is near Sinclair, Wyoming, in Carbon County. Marker is on County Route 347 near Interstate 80, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sinclair WY 82334, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Railroad and River (a few steps from this marker); Brownsville and Benton

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(a few steps from this marker); Carbon Timber Company (a few steps from this marker); A Well Traveled Sawmill (a few steps from this marker); Town of Ft. Steele (a few steps from this marker); Image of Fort Fred Steele (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rock Springs Massacre (about 300 feet away); Major Thomas Tipton Thornburgh (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinclair.

More about this marker. The Bridge Tender's House is located on the south side of the railroad tracks near where County Road 347 passes beneath the railroad bridge.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 9, 2015

2. Bridge Tender's House Marker

Bridge Tender's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 9, 2015

3. Bridge Tender's House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.