Vernita Bridge, State road bridge over Columbia River near Desert Aire, Washington.
The Vernita Bridge stretches 1,982 feet across the Columbia River, connecting Grant County and Benton County through Washington State Route 24.
The bridge opened in 1965, replacing a ferry service that operated from 1901 until 1943 when the area was evacuated during the Manhattan Project.
The bridge access area functions as a central gathering point for recreational fishing activities, particularly during the fall Chinook salmon season.
Visitors can reach the bridge by traveling east on Highway 24 from Yakima, crossing the river, then turning left on Highway 243 for half a mile.
The weather station near the bridge recorded Washington state's highest July temperature at 118 degrees Fahrenheit in 1928.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1965
Official opening: 1965
GPS coordinates: 46.64250,-119.73300
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:00
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