Ellsworth Street Bridge, Road bridge in Albany, United States
The Ellsworth Street Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Willamette River in Albany, Oregon. It uses steel truss supports to cross the waterway and carries eastbound traffic on U.S. Route 20.
The bridge was built in 1925 by the Union Bridge Company based in Portland. It succeeded several earlier river crossings at this location and represented contemporary engineering practices in Oregon.
The bridge structure includes concrete railings and entrance pylons designed by Conde McCullough, reflecting the engineering standards of early 20th century Oregon.
The bridge is straightforward to cross on foot or by bicycle and offers views of the river from above. Crossing can be slower during peak traffic times.
A 2024 renovation project raised the clearance height to reduce damage from taller vehicles. This upgrade became necessary as transport standards evolved over time.
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