Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge

The Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge is a steel structure in Portland that spans Interstate 5 and SW Macadam Avenue, connecting the Lair Hill neighborhood to the South Waterfront area. The bridge crosses approximately 700 feet in length and rises about 70 feet between its two ends.

Construction of the bridge started in January 2011 and was completed with an official opening in July 2012. The project was built to connect two previously separated areas of the city and improve infrastructure in this part of Portland.

The bridge is named after US Congresswoman Darlene Hooley to honor her efforts in improving transportation connections for Portland. It links two neighborhoods that were previously difficult to reach, creating new pathways for daily travel and community movement.

The bridge features 132 steps between the two levels, with rest areas placed along the way to pause if needed. An elevator is also available to handle the elevation change for those who prefer not to use the stairs.

The bridge includes special grooved channels along the sides of the stairs that allow cyclists to wheel their bicycles up and down without carrying them on their shoulders. This thoughtful design makes it unusually convenient for bike commuters crossing between the two neighborhoods.

Location: Oregon

Official opening: July 14, 2012

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 45.49930,-122.67300

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56