From Astoria Oregon, facing north to Washington State, then following back south. Completed in 1966, This green behemoth spans 4-plus miles accross the mouth of the Columbia River, connecting Highway 101 from Oregon to Washington.
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The Astoria-Megler Bridge to Washington state
Crossing the Astoria-Megler Bridge to Washington state. The Astoria-Megler Bridge is a continuous truss bridge that spans the mouth of the Columbia River between Astoria, Oregon and Point Ellice near Megler, Washington, in the United States. The span was the last segment of US Rout 101 between Olympia, WA and Los Angeles, CA. It is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. Longest span 1,232 ft. Total length 21,474 ft (6,545m). Width 28 ft. Clearance below 196 ft at high tide. Opening date August 27, 1966.
The Astoria-Megler Bridge to Oregon state
Crossing the Astoria-Megler Bridge to Oregon state. The Astoria-Megler Bridge is a continuous truss bridge that spans the mouth of the Columbia River between Astoria, Oregon and Point Ellice near Megler, Washington, in the United States. The span was the last segment of US Rout 101 between Olympia, WA and Los Angeles, CA. It is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. Longest span 1,232 ft. Total length 21,474 ft (6,545m). Width 28 ft. Clearance below 196 ft at high tide.