Bridge for Kids, Emergency evacuation bridge in Orting, Washington, United States.
The Bridge for Kids spans 540 feet across the Carbon River, providing a dedicated evacuation route for students and residents near Mount Rainier.
The proposal for this infrastructure emerged after the Osceola Mudflow event 5,600 years ago deposited material from Mount Rainier to Puget Sound.
Local families and community leaders initiated discussions in 2009 to create this evacuation infrastructure, working with Pierce County authorities.
The bridge structure accommodates 12,000 people within a 30-minute evacuation period, featuring elevated piers and wide pedestrian access points.
The bridge design includes uneven footings and specific height clearances to withstand potential lahar flows from Mount Rainier.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 47.10972,-122.21361
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:51
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