Broadway Bridge, Bascule bridge in Portland, United States.
Description
The Broadway Bridge is a bascule bridge that crosses the Willamette River and carries cars, bicycles, pedestrians, and streetcars. The steel structure features a movable central section that lifts to allow river traffic to pass underneath.
History
The bridge was completed in 1913 and was an important transportation project for Portland. It connected neighborhoods that were previously harder to reach and helped the city grow.
Culture
The bridge takes its name from the nearby Broadway street and connects different neighborhoods together. Locals use it daily on foot, by bike, or by streetcar.
Practical
The bridge is designed for different types of traffic and can be crossed on foot, by bike, or by car. When the lifting mechanism is in operation, pedestrians and vehicles may need to stop briefly.
Did you know?
The bridge is one of the few in Portland that carries streetcars and automobile traffic on the same roadway. This combination makes it distinctive within the city's network of transportation routes.
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