Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Prying Pandora
N 47° 16.168 W 122° 33.108
10T E 533902 N 5235207
Hwy 16 - Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Waymark Code: WM1NTJ
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 94

The first Tacoma Narrows Bridge was the infamous "Galloping Gertie" that collapsed in 1940. The second Tacoma Narrows bridge opened on October 14, 1950, and is 5,979 feet (1822 m) long. Construction is nearly complete on the third Tacoma Narrows Bridge, currently scheduled to open on July 15, 2007.
Date Completed: 10/14/1950

Usage: Automobile

Length: 5,979 feet

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