travel north america united states oregon astoria astoria-megler bridge
ENGINEER: WILLIAM ADAIR BUGGE (1966)
The long Astoria-Megler Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss structure crossing the Columbia River only 14 miles from it's mouth on the Pacific Ocean.
The height near the Astoria shore allows the passage of larger ocean-going ships providing access to Portland ports, Oregon.
LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON THE ASTORIA-MEGLER BRIDGE
TRAVEL: 2010
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Bridge as seen from the Astoria approach, Astoria-Megler Bridge, Astoria, Oregon, USA, 2011.
Approaching midspan, Astoria-Megler Bridge, Astoria, Oregon, USA, 2011.
Entering Washington, Astoria-Megler Bridge, Astoria, Oregon, USA, 2011.
Washington side, Astoria-Megler Bridge, Astoria, Oregon, USA, 2011.
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