Purdy Bridge, Road bridge in Pierce County, Washington, United States
The Purdy Bridge spans 550 feet across Henderson Bay with five concrete sections and a central span measuring 190 feet in length.
The Portland Dredging Company constructed this bridge in 1936 based on Homer M. Hadley's design, completing the project in 1937 for $62,000.
The bridge represents a shift in American engineering practices as the first reinforced concrete box girder bridge constructed in the United States.
The structure connects the Purdy Sand Spit Park and Wauna communities while providing a 20-foot wide roadway for vehicles crossing Henderson Bay.
The bridge earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for introducing box girder technology to American infrastructure.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 47.38390,-122.62800
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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