Deception Pass Bridge - Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 48° 24.399 W 122° 38.752
10U E 526208 N 5361559
Deception Pass and its CCC built steel truss bridge are one of the most picturesque areas in the state of Washington.
Waymark Code: WM1GEG
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The Deception Pass bridge was a project built by the young members of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Completion of the bridge allowed the United States Navy to build Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and stimulated the economy of Oak Harbor, Washington which had been without mainland road access prior to the bridge's construction.

The bridge, one of the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest, is actually two spans, one over Canoe Pass to the north, and another over Deception Pass to the south meeting in the middle over Pass Island. Construction of the cantilevered steel truss bridge began in 1934, and the completed bridge was dedicated in July, 1935. 460 tons of steel for the 511-foot Canoe Pass arch and 1130 tons for the 976-foot Deception Pass span was used. The cost of construction was $482,000.

Here are some facts about the bridge for its Wikipedia listing:

  • Height from water to roadway: about 180 feet, depending on the tide
  • Roadway: two 11 foot lanes, one in each direction
  • Sidewalks: 3 foot sidewalk on each side
  • Width of bridge deck: 28 feet
  • Total length: 1487 feet (more than a quarter mile)
  • Canoe Pass: one 350-ft arch and three concrete T-beam approach spans
  • Deception Pass: two 175-ft cantilever spans, one 200-ft suspended span, and four concrete T-beam approach spans
  • Vehicle crossings: 20,000 per day, average
  • Maximum speed of current at flood/ebb tide: 7 knots

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