Umatilla Bridge, Road bridge connecting Umatilla County and Benton County, United States
The Umatilla Bridge spans the Columbia River with two parallel structures: a steel cantilever bridge from 1955 and a concrete arch bridge from 1988.
The bridge project, initially called Sturgis's Folly after Judge James H. Sturgis, opened on April 15, 1955, with governors from Oregon and Washington attending.
The bridge received its name from William H. Switzler, a ferry operator and former president of the Pendleton Round-Up, during the opening ceremony.
The steel bridge spans 3,308 feet with a 27-foot-wide deck, while the concrete bridge extends 3,433 feet, both carrying Interstate 82 traffic.
The bridge operated as a toll structure until 1974, when the $10 million construction bonds were paid off and ownership transferred to Oregon and Washington states.
Location: Umatilla County
Location: Benton County
Inception: 1955
Official opening: 1955
GPS coordinates: 45.92670,-119.32600
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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