Dewey Bridge, Utah...

has an interesting history, nicely summarized in this illustrated article in the The Canyon Country Zephyr in 2018: A History of Dewey, Utah by Herm Hoops.

All that remains of historic Dewey Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Utah when constructed in 1916.  Sadly, this wooden structure was completely destroyed in a fire in 2008 by an unwatched 7-year old miscreant playing with matches.

All that remains of historic Dewey Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Utah when constructed in 1916. Sadly, this wooden structure was completely destroyed in a fire in 2008 by an unwatched 7-year old miscreant playing with matches.

My last image of historic Dewey Bridge, with my late wife Donna, in June 2007.

My last image of historic Dewey Bridge, with my late wife Donna, in June 2007.

Of course I do!  I’m a professional!

Of course I do! I’m a professional!

Vandalized petroglyphs on a desert varnished sandstone slab along Utah 128 about two miles north of Dewey Bridge.

Vandalized petroglyphs on a desert varnished sandstone slab along Utah 128 about two miles north of Dewey Bridge.

Relict gas station on north side of historic Dewey Bridge.  The weathered mural was painted in 1980.

Relict gas station on north side of historic Dewey Bridge. The weathered mural was painted in 1980.

Here’s an attempt at carving a home in the Slickrock Member of the Entrada Formation, suitable for a geologist!

Here’s an attempt at carving a home in the Slickrock Member of the Entrada Formation, suitable for a geologist!

Interior of main room, with a wonderful view of the Colorado River.  Note rock bolts in the ceiling typically used in mining.

Interior of main room, with a wonderful view of the Colorado River. Note rock bolts in the ceiling typically used in mining.

GPS track of my explorations for the day, totaling 17 miles with 1,600 feet vertical gain.

GPS track of my explorations for the day, totaling 17 miles with 1,600 feet vertical gain.