Fremont Bridge

The Fremont Bridge is a road bridge with two decks that carries traffic across the Willamette River between downtown Portland and the northern district. The structure uses a tied-arch design to support the traffic flowing in both directions.

The bridge was completed in 1973 to replace an earlier structure at the site. Its steel arch design represented a new approach to bridge construction at that time.

The Portland Art Commission influenced the bridge design to create a structure that would better complement the city landscape than its predecessor.

The bridge allows vehicles to cross the river in both directions and directly connects the two areas of the city. Pedestrians and cyclists can use the structure on designated paths.

During construction, a 6,000-ton steel arch was lifted into place as a single piece, setting a record for that era. This lifting operation remains a notable engineering achievement in bridge construction history.

Location: Portland

Official opening: November 15, 1973

Length: 656 m

Longest Span: 382 m

GPS coordinates: 45.53770,-122.68300

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47