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Astoria–Megler Bridge, Astoria, OR. Almost blue hour, but after this shot the scene became very dark. I actually thought they light up the bridge in the night, but apparently not.
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I'm a big fan of bridges and other massive chunks of infrastructure like tunnels and trains. The Astoria-Megler Bridge is one of my favorites. I always like a bridge with a superlative attached, such as, oldest, longest, first, only - that sort of thing. Completed in 1966, and spanning 4 miles of river, this is the longest continuous truss bridge n North America.
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The Cannery Pier Hotel, Astoria, OR.
Last one from the Astoria shoot. Need to go back there again! Beautiful place.
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An overcast day at the Astoria-Megler Bridge in the town of Astoria, Oregon. The Cannery Pier Hotel sits on the left.
From our recent vacation there! LOVE Oregon!
On the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon.
From the hotel's website: "The Cannery Pier Hotel rests on the 100 year-old pilings that formerly supported the Union Fisherman's Cooperative Packing Company. Formed in 1897, it was the result of a turbulent time that favored big business cannery owners instead of the fishermen. Disputes with cannery owners about prices per fish started in 1876, with fishermen going on strike, and in 1880 they formed the Columbia River Fishermen's Protective Union. Tensions came to a head in 1896 when the fishermen went on strike again. Two strike-breakers were shot and more violence threatened, and the Oregon National Guard was called in to break the strike. After this, about 200 fishermen (mostly Finnish) came together, pooled their resources, and formed the Union Fisherman's Cooperative Packing Company. By 1904, it had become the largest cannery in Astoria. It remained a fishermen-owned business until the late 1940's."
Astoria, Oregon; the Cannery Pier Hotel is on the site of the 1897 Union Fish Cannery. The Astoria-Megler Bridge is in the background.
Another image of the Astoria bridge near the cannery pier. Astoria Oregon July 2011
Canon 1Ds MK I
Canon EF15mm f/2.8
Late evening shot of the Astoria bridge and the Cannery Pier. Astoria, Oregon July 2011
Canon 1Ds MK I
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye
On the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon.
From the hotel's website: "The Cannery Pier Hotel rests on the 100 year-old pilings that formerly supported the Union Fisherman's Cooperative Packing Company. Formed in 1897, it was the result of a turbulent time that favored big business cannery owners instead of the fishermen. Disputes with cannery owners about prices per fish started in 1876, with fishermen going on strike, and in 1880 they formed the Columbia River Fishermen's Protective Union. Tensions came to a head in 1896 when the fishermen went on strike again. Two strike-breakers were shot and more violence threatened, and the Oregon National Guard was called in to break the strike. After this, about 200 fishermen (mostly Finnish) came together, pooled their resources, and formed the Union Fisherman's Cooperative Packing Company. By 1904, it had become the largest cannery in Astoria. It remained a fishermen-owned business until the late 1940's."
That's Michael on the balcony of our room at the Cannery Pier Hotel in Astoria, Oregon. The Astoria Bridge is in the (overexposed) background.
That's Michael outside the fine Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria, Oregon. We had a couple of delicious meals there.
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Astoria, Oregon
The Astoria–Megler Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss bridge that spans the Columbia River between Astoria, Oregon and Point Ellice near Megler, Washington, in the United States.
Located miles (23 km) from the mouth of the river, the bridge is 4.1 miles long and was the last completed segment of U.S. Route 101 between Olympia, Washington, and Los Angeles, California. It is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America.
Details:
Astoria-Megler Bridge from the Astoria side of the Columbia River
The bridge is 21,474 feet in length and carries one lane of traffic in each direction. The cantilever-span section, which is closest to the Oregon side, is 2,468 feet long, and its main (central) span measures 1,233 feet.
The bridge was built to withstand 150 mph wind gusts and river water speeds of 9 mph. As of 2004, an average of 7,100 vehicles per day use the Astoria–Megler Bridge.
Designed by William Adair Bugge (July 10, 1900 - November 14, 1992), construction of the cantilever truss bridge was completed by the DeLong Corporation, the American Bridge Company, and Pomeroy Gerwick.
The south end is located at 46.18723°N 123.85427°W beside what used to be the toll plaza, at the end of a 2,130 ft. long inclined ramp which goes through a 360° loop while gaining elevation to clear the channel over land.
The north end is at 46.24084°N 123.87493°W and connects directly to SR 401. Since most of the northern portion of the bridge is over shallow, non-navigable water, it is low to the water. (Wikipedia)
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Astoria, Oregon
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Perched directly over the Columbia River with famous bridge views, access to local hotels and Astoria's top attractions.
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Astoria, Oregon
The Astoria–Megler Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss bridge that spans the Columbia River between Astoria, Oregon and Point Ellice near Megler, Washington, in the United States.
Located miles (23 km) from the mouth of the river, the bridge is 4.1 miles long and was the last completed segment of U.S. Route 101 between Olympia, Washington, and Los Angeles, California. It is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America.
Details:
Astoria-Megler Bridge from the Astoria side of the Columbia River
The bridge is 21,474 feet in length and carries one lane of traffic in each direction. The cantilever-span section, which is closest to the Oregon side, is 2,468 feet long, and its main (central) span measures 1,233 feet.
The bridge was built to withstand 150 mph wind gusts and river water speeds of 9 mph. As of 2004, an average of 7,100 vehicles per day use the Astoria–Megler Bridge.
Designed by William Adair Bugge (July 10, 1900 - November 14, 1992), construction of the cantilever truss bridge was completed by the DeLong Corporation, the American Bridge Company, and Pomeroy Gerwick.
The south end is located at 46.18723°N 123.85427°W beside what used to be the toll plaza, at the end of a 2,130 ft. long inclined ramp which goes through a 360° loop while gaining elevation to clear the channel over land.
The north end is at 46.24084°N 123.87493°W and connects directly to SR 401. Since most of the northern portion of the bridge is over shallow, non-navigable water, it is low to the water. (Wikipedia)
This image is best viewed in large screen.
I appreciate your visit and any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated...so thank you very much!
Sonja :-)
South Span
Astoria, Oregon
The Astoria–Megler Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss bridge that spans the Columbia River between Astoria, Oregon and Point Ellice near Megler, Washington, in the United States.
Located miles (23 km) from the mouth of the river, the bridge is 4.1 miles long and was the last completed segment of U.S. Route 101 between Olympia, Washington, and Los Angeles, California. It is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America.
Details:
Astoria-Megler Bridge from the Astoria side of the Columbia River
The bridge is 21,474 feet in length and carries one lane of traffic in each direction. The cantilever-span section, which is closest to the Oregon side, is 2,468 feet long, and its main (central) span measures 1,233 feet.
The bridge was built to withstand 150 mph wind gusts and river water speeds of 9 mph. As of 2004, an average of 7,100 vehicles per day use the Astoria–Megler Bridge.
Designed by William Adair Bugge (July 10, 1900 - November 14, 1992), construction of the cantilever truss bridge was completed by the DeLong Corporation, the American Bridge Company, and Pomeroy Gerwick.
The south end is located at 46.18723°N 123.85427°W beside what used to be the toll plaza, at the end of a 2,130 ft. long inclined ramp which goes through a 360° loop while gaining elevation to clear the channel over land.
The north end is at 46.24084°N 123.87493°W and connects directly to SR 401. Since most of the northern portion of the bridge is over shallow, non-navigable water, it is low to the water. (Wikipedia)
This image is best viewed in large screen.
I appreciate your visit and any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated...so thank you very much!
Sonja :-)
South Span
Astoria, Oregon
The Astoria–Megler Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss bridge that spans the Columbia River between Astoria, Oregon and Point Ellice near Megler, Washington, in the United States.
Located miles (23 km) from the mouth of the river, the bridge is 4.1 miles long and was the last completed segment of U.S. Route 101 between Olympia, Washington, and Los Angeles, California. It is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America.
Details:
Astoria-Megler Bridge from the Astoria side of the Columbia River
The bridge is 21,474 feet in length and carries one lane of traffic in each direction. The cantilever-span section, which is closest to the Oregon side, is 2,468 feet long, and its main (central) span measures 1,233 feet.
The bridge was built to withstand 150 mph wind gusts and river water speeds of 9 mph. As of 2004, an average of 7,100 vehicles per day use the Astoria–Megler Bridge.
Designed by William Adair Bugge (July 10, 1900 - November 14, 1992), construction of the cantilever truss bridge was completed by the DeLong Corporation, the American Bridge Company, and Pomeroy Gerwick.
The south end is located at 46.18723°N 123.85427°W beside what used to be the toll plaza, at the end of a 2,130 ft. long inclined ramp which goes through a 360° loop while gaining elevation to clear the channel over land.
The north end is at 46.24084°N 123.87493°W and connects directly to SR 401. Since most of the northern portion of the bridge is over shallow, non-navigable water, it is low to the water. (Wikipedia)
This image is best viewed in large screen.
I appreciate your visit and any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated...so thank you very much!
Sonja :-)
Astoria, Oregon
It doesn't get any better than this for your special event or meeting! Featuring waterfront views, vaulted ceilings with natural light, and modern amenities and centrally located in the unique & vibrant city of Astoria, Oregon.
Perched directly over the Columbia River with famous bridge views, access to local hotels and Astoria's top attractions.
This image is best viewed in large screen.
I appreciate your visit and any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated...so thank you very much!
Sonja :-)