Monday, November 5, 2018

A great bridge...



The Lewis and Clark Bridge across the Columbia River connects Longview, Washington to Rainier, Oregon.  It was completed in 1930 and was the longest and highest cantilever bridge in the US at that time.  It was designed by Joseph Strauss, designer of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.  The Port of Longview is 66 miles from the Pacific and is served by two major railroads, inland barge traffic, and the main North-South highway on the West Coast. In terms of travel time it is the closest port to the Orient from the US.

11 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Bridges frequently blow me away. An incredible feat of engineering.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Like sue says in her comment - An incredible feat of engineering.

Bob Bushell said...

Fabulous bridge, and, great photo.

Laura~Pretty Pix said...

A perfect panorama! ❤️

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Um belo plano fotográfico.
Um abraço e boa semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros

Andy said...

That is one awesome view.

Suza said...

Wonderful to See the Bridge, the Mountains and the wonderful sky.

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

beautiful view

Mikael Bergman said...

a wonderful view

Margaret D said...

That's a really nice bridge and the view of it is good.
Bridges are always interesting.

Helen said...

An industrial scene made tranquil.