St. Johns Bridge, Steel suspension bridge in Cathedral Park, Portland, US
The St. Johns Bridge spans the Willamette River with two Gothic towers rising 400 feet high and steel cables stretching across 2,067 feet.
Construction of the bridge began in 1929, providing employment during the Great Depression, and finished under budget when it opened in 1931.
Cathedral Park beneath the bridge serves as a gathering space for community events, connecting North Portland with the Northwest Industrial neighborhoods.
The bridge allows more than 22,000 vehicles to cross daily, while current repairs on concrete pier columns continue until 2027.
At its completion, the bridge held national records for the highest clearance and longest prefabricated steel cable rope strands.
Location: Portland
Official opening: June 13, 1931
Address: 8600 NW Bridge Ave, Portland, OR 97203, USA 97203
Phone: +15037318326
Website: https://portlandoregon.gov
GPS coordinates: 45.58500,-122.76472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
Portland contains cultural venues and green spaces. Powell's Books occupies a city block. Washington Park includes gardens and a zoo. The Japanese Garden and Chinese Garden present Asian landscaping styles. Parks define the city layout, including Mount Tabor on an extinct volcano. The Portland Art Museum holds Native American art collections. Multiple bridges span the Willamette River, connecting different districts.
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