Physics Bridge Project
Published on Nov 28, 2015
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THE 4.1 MILE LONG BRIDGE WAS BUILT ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER
Between Astoria, Oregon and Megler, Washington
Photo by Major Clanger
CANTILEVER THROUGH TRUSS BRIDGE
ALLOWS IT TO PROCEED OUTWARD FROM A CENTRAL LOCATION IN EACH DIRECTION.
Photo by keira-anne ♥
CONSTRUCTION BEGAN NOV. 5, 1962
IT TOOK 4 YEARS 9 MONTHS AND 22 DAYS TO BUILD AT A COST OF $24,000,000.
THE ASTORIA-MEGLER BRIDGE WAS FEATURED IN MOVIES SUCH AS:
SHORT CIRCUIT, KINDERGARTEN COP, THE GOONIES, AND THE NIGHT THE BRIDGE FELL DOWN.
Photo by karathepirate
IT WAS THE FINAL LINK IN THE MEXICO TO CANADA HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
Photo by liquidnight
