Nutty Narrows Bridge
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.
The crossing inspired residents to establish an annual Squirrel Fest, a community event celebrating local wildlife and togetherness. The festival shows how this small structure became woven into the town's identity.
The crossing sits above a busy street and is easily visible from outside, making it simple to find from the park or library. The structure has weathered various repairs and relocations, but remains a stable spot to visit and photograph.
The structure received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014, making it one of the oldest and most unusual landmarks of its kind in America. This honor inspired the construction of at least ten additional crossings elsewhere in the city.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1963
Official opening: 1963
Longest Span: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 46.14139,-122.94056
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
Washington holds far more than the well-known attractions of Seattle and Mount Rainier. Across the state, dozens of less-visited sites offer insight into the region's geological history, military past, and natural diversity. From waterfalls to ancient forests to historic lighthouses and military fortifications, Washington presents a substantial range of landscapes and cultural sites. Palouse Falls in Franklin County drops 198 feet (60 meters) into a basalt gorge, while Cape Flattery at the northwesternmost point of the continental United States looks out over jagged cliffs and the open Pacific. Ape Caves in Skamania County is one of the longest lava tube systems in the country, and Beacon Rock rises 848 feet (260 meters) above the Columbia River. The Trail of the Patriarchs leads through centuries-old Douglas firs and cedars, and Deception Pass Bridge connects Whidbey Island to the mainland via a 180-foot (55-meter) steel structure from 1935. Fort Worden in Port Townsend served as a coastal defense installation, and the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle documents the Asian American history of the Pacific Northwest. Dry Falls in Grant County shows the remains of an Ice Age waterfall that was once wider than Niagara Falls. Mima Mounds in Thurston County forms a field of hundreds of symmetrical earth mounds whose formation continues to be scientifically debated. These sites offer practical alternatives to the crowded main attractions and allow for deeper engagement with Washington's natural and historical features.
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