Christine Falls Bridge

Christine Falls Bridge is a stone-faced reinforced concrete arch structure carrying traffic over Van Trump Creek on Nisqually Road within Mount Rainier National Park. The bridge's design combines sturdy construction with careful integration into the surrounding box canyon landscape.

Built in 1928, this bridge was part of early infrastructure development within the national park as roads were expanded into remote mountain areas. Its construction followed the growing need to connect park areas for visitor access.

The bridge demonstrates the integration of engineering with environmental considerations, reflecting the National Park Service's commitment to preserving natural landscapes while developing infrastructure.

The bridge is accessible year-round via Nisqually Road with parking areas nearby for stopping and viewing the structure. Multiple vantage points along the road allow visitors to see the bridge and the canyon below from different perspectives.

The bridge can be viewed from multiple angles because of its position within a narrow canyon, allowing visitors to photograph both the arch and the cascading water from different spots. This arrangement creates several distinct vantage points that reveal different aspects of the structure.

Location: Pierce County

Inception: 1928

Architectural style: rustic architecture

GPS coordinates: 46.78084,-121.77956

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48