Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Suspension bridge in Washington, USA
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington.
The 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge replaced a previous bridge that collapsed in 1940, just four months after its completion.
The collapse of the original bridge led to major changes in the way bridges are built, making it a significant event in engineering history.
The bridge connects the city of Tacoma with the Kitsap Peninsula and carries State Route 16 over the strait.
The 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge is the fifth-longest suspension bridge in the United States.
Location: Tacoma
Official opening: October 14, 1950
Length: 1,822.4 m
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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington.
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington.
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