Nutty Narrows Bridge, Squirrel bridge in Longview, Washington, US

The Nutty Narrows Bridge is a crossing made of aluminum and fire hose that spans across Olympia Way between a park and a library. The structure provides a dedicated passage for squirrels and other small animals to cross safely.

A local contractor built this animal crossing in 1963 after witnessing squirrel deaths on the road below. The project marked the beginning of a broader effort to create animal-friendly infrastructure throughout the town.

Councilwoman Bess LaRivere named the bridge "Nutty Narrows", likely a nod to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The sign hanging beneath the deck carries a small squirrel illustration and the words "Constructed by Amos J. Peters, Builder". The Sandbaggers civic fraternity, to which Peters belonged, later cleaned and restored the structure.

The bridge now hangs over Olympia Way near 18th Avenue, three trees from its original 1963 spot, after moves in 2005 and 2010. Look for the green-and-white sign reading "LONGVIEW, WA - MARCH 10, 1963" and "Constructed by Amos J. Peters, Builder", with a small squirrel drawn at its left.

The bridge's sign, visible in photographs, reads "LONGVIEW, WA - MARCH 10, 1963" and credits "Amos J. Peters, Builder", though the sources date the installation to March 19, 1963. A small squirrel illustration sits beside the lettering. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.