Vance Creek Bridge

Vance Creek Bridge is a steel arch railway bridge spanning a forested valley with significant height above the terrain. The structure features a distinctive arch design that carries the main load across the valley floor.

American Bridge Company built this steel structure in 1929 for a logging company operating on the Olympic Peninsula. The bridge served to carry timber across terrain that would have been impassable by other means.

The bridge became famous through social media, drawing photographers who wanted to capture its dramatic span over the forest below.

Public access to the structure is not permitted due to safety restrictions and security measures. Visitors can view and photograph the bridge from a distance while respecting closed areas.

This is one of the highest railway arch bridges built in America, and it stands near another significant bridge of comparable design. The two structures together represent a rare example of engineering from that era.

Location: Mason County

GPS coordinates: 47.33464,-123.32172

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30