Mark Clark Bridge

Mark Clark Bridge was a steel and concrete structure that spanned the Stillaguamish River and connected the town of Stanwood to Camano Island. The structure carried State Route 532 across the water and measured about 487 feet in length.

The structure opened in 1949 and was named after U.S. Army officer Mark W. Clark, who gained distinction as a leader in World War II. It replaced an older swing bridge that had operated between the two banks since 1909.

The bridge served as a vital connection for Camano Island residents because the shallow waters surrounding the island made ferry service impractical. It allowed people to travel by road instead of relying on waterways.

Visitors should know the bridge is no longer passable, as it was replaced by the newer Camano Gateway Bridge in the early 2010s and then demolished. The site today is no longer an active crossing point but may still be visited as a historical location.

The bridge was the only road link to Camano Island for roughly 60 years and became a lifeline for thousands of island residents. When concerns arose about structural safety, a new bridge opened in 2010 and the old structure was later demolished.