Astoria Bridge - Hwy 101
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Prying Pandora
N 46° 11.745 W 123° 51.121
10T E 434259 N 5116149
The longest continuous truss span bridge in the world.
Waymark Code: WM22QX
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member trekinldy59
Views: 59

The 4.21 mile long Astoria Bridge opened in 1966. It is the longest continuous truss span bridge in the world. It had a $1.50 toll until 1994, when the bridge was paid for and the toll was removed. The bridge has more than 200 feet of clearance on the Oregon side so the huge ships can pass beneath it in the shipping channel. It is 150 feet more to the top of the span. It has been featured in several car and truck commercials and the 1985 movie ‘Short Circuit’ featured the bridge.

One morning every October, traffic is stopped and you can run or walk across the bridge during the Great Columbia Crossing. More than 2,000 walkers and runners participate.

The bridge is so huge that it can be viewed from almost anywhere. One outstanding viewpoint is the Astoria Column. The parking coordinates for that are listed below.

Parking Coordinates:: N 46° 10.882 W 123° 49.058

Date Built: 01/01/1966

Length of Span:
4.21 miles


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http://homepage.mac.com/cearl/trolley/ahistory.html


Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.
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