The Elwha River Bridge was built around 1913 to span the Elwha River, Washington. The bridge was closed and then demolished in late 2007 due to concerns regarding its structure after the I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapse. A new two lane bridge has been constructed with a pedestrian and bicyclist trail underneath. This is to become a vital link in the Olympic Discovery Trail.[citation needed] The bridge construction was completed in late 2009.[2]
Elwha River Bridge (old) | |
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.jpeg) Elwha River Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 48°06′50″N 123°33′14″W / 48.1138°N 123.554°W |
| Carries | Elwha River Road |
| Crosses | Elwha River |
| Locale | Elwha, Washington |
| Heritage status | NRHP (former) |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Deck truss |
| Material | Steel |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1913 |
| Closed | 2007 |
Elwha River Bridge | |
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| Location | Spans Elwha River on Elwha River Road, about 5.6 miles (9.0 km) west of Port Angeles |
| Coordinates | 48°06′50″N 123°33′13″W / 48.11378°N 123.55371°W |
| Built | 1913 |
| Architect | Portland Bridge Company |
| MPS | Historic Bridges/Tunnels in Washington State TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004200[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 16, 1982 |
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The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[3][a]
Elwha River Bridge (new) | |
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| Coordinates | 48°06′50″N 123°33′14″W / 48.1138°N 123.554°W |
| Carries | Elwha River Road |
| Crosses | Elwha River |
| Locale | Elwha, Washington |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Box girder |
| Material | Concrete |
| History | |
| Construction end | 2009 |
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Notes
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References
edit- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ Ollikainen, Rob (September 23, 2009). "$19.7 million, double-deck Elwha River bridge to open Friday". Peninsula Daily News.
- ^ "Nomination Form for Elwha River Bridge". National Park Service. and accompanying pictures
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