National Register of Historic Places

Columbia River Bridge at Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Douglas County, Washington
Listed
May 30, 1995
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000632

About this property

The Columbia River Bridge, also known as the Bridgeport Bridge, at Bridgeport, Washington, was built to span the Columbia River in 1950. Composed of three spans, the bridge is a steel continuous riveted deck truss carrying Washington State Route 17 on a 26-foot-wide (7.9 m) roadway and two 3-foot (0.91 m) sidewalks. The center portion of the bridge spans 300 feet (91 m), flanked by 250-foot (76 m) end spans. The 70-foot (21 m) north approach span and the 100-foot (30 m) south approach span are supported by steel plate girders. The bridge played a significant role in the construction of the Chief Joseph Dam just upstream, as no bridge crossing had previously existed in the area. Construction on the dam started in 1945 and was completed, apart from the powerplant, in 1955. The bridge was designed and built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of the Chief Joseph Dam project, and is significant for its association with the project and as a major crossing of the Columbia. The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 1995.

Location

Bridgeport, Douglas County, Washington
48.00114, -119.65475
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Sources

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When was Columbia River Bridge at Bridgeport listed on the National Register?

Columbia River Bridge at Bridgeport was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Columbia River Bridge at Bridgeport?

Columbia River Bridge at Bridgeport is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Columbia River Bridge at Bridgeport is recorded as the industrial era.

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