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Bridge in Cathlamet, Washington
Julia Butler Hansen Bridge
The Julia Butler Hansen Bridge as seen southbound from Cathlamet, Washington.
Coordinates46°11′44″N 123°23′03″W / 46.195555°N 123.384265°W / 46.195555; -123.384265
Carries2 lanes of SR 409
CrossesColumbia River
LocaleCathlamet, Washington
Maintained byWashington State Department of Transportation
Characteristics
Designcantilever through-truss, concrete segmental bridge
Total length2,433 feet (742 m)
Longest span400 feet (120 m)
Clearance below60 feet (18 m) at high tide
History
OpenedAugust 1939
Location

The Julia Butler Hansen Bridge in Wahkiakum County, in the U.S. state of Washington, connects Cathlamet to Puget Island. It spans the Cathlamet Channel of the Columbia River. The Wahkiakum County Ferry connects Puget Island to Westport, Oregon. The bridge was named after former United States Congresswoman Julia Butler Hansen, who represented Washington from 1960 to 1974.

References

Crossings of the Columbia River
Upstream
Lewis and Clark Bridge
Julia Butler Hansen Bridge
Downstream
Astoria-Megler Bridge


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