Broadway Bridge, Bascule bridge in Portland, United States.
The Broadway Bridge features a central lifting mechanism that spans 1,740 feet across the Willamette River, connecting multiple districts of Portland through its steel structure.
Engineers from Waddell & Harrington completed this transportation link in 1913, establishing a crucial connection between the eastern and western sections of Portland.
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes this bridge as a representation of engineering progress during the industrial growth period of the Pacific Northwest.
The bridge accommodates vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and trams, while its lifting mechanism allows river vessels to pass underneath through the Willamette River.
The structure incorporates both road and rail systems, making it one of the few bridges in Portland that serves multiple transportation purposes simultaneously.
Location: Portland
Inception: 1912
Official opening: April 22, 1913
GPS coordinates: 45.53192,-122.67386
Latest update: June 1, 2025 06:02
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