Lyon Street Bridge, Road bridge in Albany, Oregon.
The Lyon Street Bridge is a steel truss bridge crossing the Willamette River in Albany, Oregon, and carries westbound traffic on US Highway 20. It connects neighborhoods on both sides of the river and shares the transportation corridor with the parallel Ellsworth Street Bridge handling opposite direction traffic.
Built in 1973, the bridge was created as part of an expansion project to improve regional transportation connections across the Willamette River. This infrastructure addition helped manage growing traffic needs between Albany and surrounding communities.
The bridge forms an integral part of Albany's transportation network, reflecting the region's commitment to developing efficient traffic management systems.
Access the bridge directly from Lyon Street for westbound travel, while the parallel Ellsworth Street Bridge handles eastbound traffic. Traffic tends to be heaviest during peak commute times.
The bridge structure incorporates specific engineering elements that enable it to manage substantial traffic loads while maintaining stability over the Willamette River.
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