Baker River Bridge (Henry Thompson Bridge)
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HeyRob4449
N 48° 32.425 W 121° 44.606
10U E 592750 N 5377130
Quick Description: The Baker River Bridge opened in January 1917. It is a reinforced-concrete open-spandrel arch bridge and was the only link to the two sides of the town of Concrete.
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2007 10:41:19 PM
Waymark Code: WM2JJN
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Long Description:
Named for Henery Thompson, a Scottish immigrant and Skagit County
Commissioner who lobbied for its construction. This graceful arch
crossing the Baker River was once the longest single-span concrete
bridge in the world. It carried Highway 20 through the town of
Concrete, Washington. Despite considerable research, I can find no
information as to it's length or height above the river, surprising
considering its former claim to fame.
Length of bridge: Unknown
Height of bridge: Unknown
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicle
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Date constructed: 1916-1917
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: East Main Street
Location:
Concrete, WA
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