Suspension Bridges of Washington

This is a list of all 48 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Washington in USA. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1899: Baring

Baring, Washington, USA - Skykomish River
Bridgemeister ID:1902 (added 2005-10-07)
Year Completed:1899
Name:Baring
Location:Baring, Washington, USA
Crossing:Skykomish River
Coordinates:47.765407 N 121.480206 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:SPW
Use:Vehicular
Status:Collapsed, 1952

Notes:


1905: Kelso

Kelso, Washington, USA - Cowlitz River
Bridgemeister ID:1651 (added 2005-03-19)
Year Completed:1905
Name:Kelso
Location:Kelso, Washington, USA
Crossing:Cowlitz River
References:AAJ, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Collapsed, Jan. 3, 1923
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 91.4 meters (300 feet)

Notes:

  • Washed out, 1906. Rebuilt, 1907. Collapsed, 1923, killing "12 to 15 persons" when one of the cables parted with the anchorage.

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1913: Wind River

Carson, Washington, USA - Wind River
Bridgemeister ID:1005 (added 2003-11-21)
Year Completed:1913
Name:Wind River
Location:Carson, Washington, USA
Crossing:Wind River
References:SPW
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • The bridge appears identical in the two photos except for the tops of the towers. In one of the photos, it appears some protective housing has been added to cover the cable saddles and an extra brace has been added across the tower.
  • Replaced by 1925 Wind River - Carson, Washington, USA.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1915: (footbridge)

Chiwaukum vicinity, Washington, USA - Wenatchee River
Bridgemeister ID:1424 (added 2004-07-18)
Year Completed:1915
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Chiwaukum vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Wenatchee River
Principals:National Forest Service
References:AAJ, PTS2
Use:Footbridge
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 57.9 meters (190 feet)

1919: Beebe

Beebe and Chelan, Washington, USA - Columbia River
Bridgemeister ID:1188 (added 2004-01-24)
Year Completed:1919
Name:Beebe
Location:Beebe and Chelan, Washington, USA
Crossing:Columbia River
Coordinates:47.81308 N 119.97245 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:A. Munster, Wenatchee-Beebe Orchard Co.
References:AAJ, PTS2, SPW
Use:Pipeline and Vehicular
Status:Only towers remain, since 1963 (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 192.6 meters (632 feet)
Deck width:12 feet

Notes:

  • The towers are still standing next to the current US97 crossing at Beebe.
  • AAJ: Private bridge, built primarily to carry water to the owner's orchard, but also carried a roadway.

External Links:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1924: Longmire

Packwood vicinity, Washington, USA - Nisqually River
Bridgemeister ID:142 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1924
Name:Longmire
Location:Packwood vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Nisqually River
At or Near Feature:Mt. Rainier National Park
Coordinates:46.74903 N 121.80777 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:James A. French
Use:Vehicular (one-lane) and Pipeline
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 55.8 meters (183 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Reconstructed, 1950.

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1925: Wind River

Carson, Washington, USA - Wind River
Bridgemeister ID:1004 (added 2003-11-21)
Year Completed:1925
Name:Wind River
Location:Carson, Washington, USA
Crossing:Wind River
References:SPW
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1961
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1932: Lewis River

Yale, Washington, USA - Lewis River
Bridgemeister ID:176 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Lewis River
Also Known As:Yale
Location:Yale, Washington, USA
Crossing:Lewis River
Coordinates:45.96167 N 122.37167 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Harold H. Gilbert, Gilpin Construction Co.
References:AAJ, SPW, SSS
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 91.4 meters (300 feet)
Deck width:17 feet

Notes:

  • Rebuilt 1957, 1958.

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg

1935: Grand Coulee Dam

Grand Coulee, Washington, USA - Columbia River
Bridgemeister ID:3157 (added 2019-11-03)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Grand Coulee Dam
Location:Grand Coulee, Washington, USA
Crossing:Columbia River
Use:Conveyor
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 438 meters (1,437 feet)

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg

1935: Trude

Trude, Washington, USA - Cedar River
Bridgemeister ID:1956 (added 2005-11-04)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Trude
Location:Trude, Washington, USA
Crossing:Cedar River
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Likely removed.

External Links:

Photo courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives

1940: Tacoma Narrows

Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, USA - Puget Sound
Bridgemeister ID:198 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1940
Name:Tacoma Narrows
Also Known As:Galloping Gertie
Location:Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
Crossing:Puget Sound
Coordinates:47.267015 N 122.548462 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Leon Moisseiff
References:AAJ, BAR, BBR, BFL, BMA, BPL, COB, CTT, GBD, IT1999F, SPW
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:Collapsed, 1940
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 853.4 meters (2,800 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 335.3 meters (1,100 feet)
Deck width:39 feet

Notes:

External Links:

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, courtesy of Kevin Walsh Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1950: Tacoma Narrows

Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, USA - Puget Sound
Bridgemeister ID:206 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1950
Name:Tacoma Narrows
Also Known As:Sturdy Gertie, Second Tacoma Narrows
Location:Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
Crossing:Puget Sound
Coordinates:47.270540 N 122.552895 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Dexter R. Smith
References:BBR, BC3, BCO, BFL, COB, CTT, SPW
Use:Vehicular (major highway), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 853.4 meters (2,800 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 335.3 meters (1,100 feet)
Deck width:46f 8in

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1953: Baring

Baring, Washington, USA - Skykomish River
Bridgemeister ID:894 (added 2003-09-07)
Year Completed:1953
Name:Baring
Location:Baring, Washington, USA
Crossing:Skykomish River
Coordinates:47.765158 N 121.480893 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:SPW
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2003)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 106.7 meters (350 feet)

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1969: Gorge Inn

Newhalem, Washington, USA - Skagit River
Bridgemeister ID:225 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1969
Name:Gorge Inn
Location:Newhalem, Washington, USA
Crossing:Skagit River
At or Near Feature:Trail of the Cedars
Coordinates:48.672167 N 121.246333 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Seattle City Light
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2009)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 76.2 meters (250 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1992: Jordan

Jordan, Arlington vicinity, Washington, USA - Stillaguamish River South Fork
Bridgemeister ID:1669 (added 2005-03-21)
Year Completed:1992
Name:Jordan
Location:Jordan, Arlington vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Stillaguamish River South Fork
At or Near Feature:Jordan Bridge County Park
Coordinates:48.147583 N 122.0382 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 78.6 meters (258 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1993: Lava Canyon

Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, USA - Muddy River
Bridgemeister ID:895 (added 2003-09-07)
Year Completed:1993
Name:Lava Canyon
Location:Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, USA
Crossing:Muddy River
At or Near Feature:Lava Canyon Falls
Coordinates:46.169267 N 122.0832 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Sahale, LLC
Use:Footbridge
Status:Closed, 2019 (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet)
Deck width:3 feet

Notes:

  • Closed in 2019 (or perhaps soon before) after a cable snapped. Cause of the damage is unclear.

External Links:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1995: Tahoma Creek

Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, USA - Tahoma Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1433 (added 2004-07-30)
Year Completed:1995
Name:Tahoma Creek
Location:Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
Crossing:Tahoma Creek
At or Near Feature:Wonderland Trail
Coordinates:46.80479 N 121.84812 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 61.9 meters (203 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Damaged by flooding, November 2006. From a News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington) article on June 11, 2007: "Trail crews last week discovered that supporting cables at one end of the suspension bridge may have been weakened by flooding last November."
  • Replaced a drooping catwalk-style suspension bridge that was anchored on different foundations still present at the bridge site. Both bridges appear to have coexisted for some time around 1995.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1995: Tawlks-Foster

Mazama vicinity, Washington, USA - Methow River
Bridgemeister ID:240 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1995
Name:Tawlks-Foster
Location:Mazama vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Methow River
Coordinates:48.570617 N 120.369183 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Sahale, LLC
Use:Footbridge and Pack
Status:In use (last checked: 2015)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 85.3 meters (280 feet)
Deck width:11 feet

External Links:

  • Sahale, LLC. The Sahale site shows the bridge being load tested with a Chevy Suburban, so the deck is wide enough for vehicular traffic, but the bridge appears to be restricted to foot and hoof traffic.
  • Structurae - Structure ID 20008196
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

2002: Islandwood

Islandwood, Port Blakely, Washington, USA
Bridgemeister ID:854 (added 2003-08-07)
Year Completed:2002
Name:Islandwood
Location:Islandwood, Port Blakely, Washington, USA
Coordinates:47.60382 N 122.52683 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Sahale, LLC
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2007)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 57.9 meters (190 feet)
Deck width:4 feet

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

2007: Third Tacoma Narrows

Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, USA - Puget Sound
Bridgemeister ID:1952 (added 2005-11-04)
Year Completed:2007
Name:Third Tacoma Narrows
Location:Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
Crossing:Puget Sound
Coordinates:47.26803 N 122.55121 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:CTT
Use:Vehicular (major highway)
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 853.4 meters (2,800 feet)
Side Spans:1 x 365.8 meters (1,200 feet),
1 x 426.7 meters (1,400 feet)
Deck width:78 feet

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

2012: Bellevue Botanical Garden

Bellevue, Washington, USA
Bridgemeister ID:2668 (added 2019-03-15)
Year Completed:2012
Name:Bellevue Botanical Garden
Location:Bellevue, Washington, USA
At or Near Feature:Ravine Experience Trail
Coordinates:47.606556 N 122.176972 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Seattle Bridge LLC
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 46.3 meters (152 feet)

External Links:


2013: North Fork Skokomish River Trail

Olympic National Park, Washington, USA - North Fork Skokomish River
Bridgemeister ID:3991 (added 2020-03-22)
Year Completed:2013
Name:North Fork Skokomish River Trail
Also Known As:Staircase Rapids Trail
Location:Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Crossing:North Fork Skokomish River
At or Near Feature:Skokomish River Trail
Coordinates:47.524521 N 123.341875 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:MACNAK Construction
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 64 meters (210 feet) estimated

(conveyor bridge)

Pasco vicinity, Washington, USA - Snake River
Bridgemeister ID:2034 (added 2006-05-01)
Name:(conveyor bridge)
Location:Pasco vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Snake River
At or Near Feature:Ice Harbor Lock and Dam
Principals:John A. Roebling's Sons
Use:Conveyor
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 304.8 meters (1,000 feet)

Notes:

  • Built late 1950s or 1960. Pictured and described in Roebling ad in July 1960 issue of Civil Engineering. Built to transport concrete aggregate during construction of the dam. Likely removed.

(footbridge)

Auburn, Washington, USA - Green River
Bridgemeister ID:2169 (added 2007-01-12)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Auburn, Washington, USA
Crossing:Green River
At or Near Feature:Isaac Evans Park
Coordinates:47.32745 N 122.21021 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2007)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 50 meters (164 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Carnation, Washington, USA - Snoqualmie River
Bridgemeister ID:773 (added 2003-03-14)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Carnation, Washington, USA
Crossing:Snoqualmie River
At or Near Feature:Tolt-McDonald Park
Coordinates:47.64391 N 121.9251 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2015)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 90.5 meters (297 feet) estimated

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Colville vicinity, Washington, USA - Mill Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1884 (added 2005-09-24)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Colville vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Mill Creek
At or Near Feature:Douglas Falls Grange Park
Coordinates:48.6146 N 117.899917 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)

(footbridge)

Diablo vicinity, Washington, USA
Bridgemeister ID:1955 (added 2005-11-04)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Diablo vicinity, Washington, USA
Use:Footbridge
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

  • Circa 1930's, distinct from other Diablo-area suspension bridges listed.

(footbridge)

Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, USA - Carbon River
Bridgemeister ID:262 (added before 2003)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
Crossing:Carbon River
At or Near Feature:Carbon Glacier Trail
Coordinates:46.94956 N 121.79537 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, USA - Ohanapecosh River
Bridgemeister ID:651 (added 2003-02-22)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
Crossing:Ohanapecosh River
At or Near Feature:Grove of the Patriarchs vicinity
Coordinates:46.76299 N 121.55637 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Closed, November 2021 (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 34.4 meters (113 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • 2021, November: Closed due to recent flood damage. Timeline for repair or replacement unclear.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Newhalem, Washington, USA - Skagit River
Bridgemeister ID:1305 (added 2004-04-09)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Newhalem, Washington, USA
Crossing:Skagit River
Coordinates:48.67490 N 121.24074 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 112.8 meters (370 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Olympic National Park, Washington, USA - Elwha River
Bridgemeister ID:2336 (added 2007-08-11)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Crossing:Elwha River
At or Near Feature:Long Ridge Trail
Coordinates:47.94223 N 123.54115 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2007)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 37.5 meters (123 feet)

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Palmer vicinity, Washington, USA - Green River
Bridgemeister ID:1619 (added 2005-02-26)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Palmer vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Green River
At or Near Feature:Tacoma Water Supply Intake Diversion Dam
Coordinates:47.301141 N 121.842975 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2016)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

Snoqualmie Falls, Washington, USA - Snoqualmie River
Bridgemeister ID:893 (added 2003-09-07)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Snoqualmie Falls, Washington, USA
Crossing:Snoqualmie River
Coordinates:47.54112 N 121.83679 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire

Photo by Eric Sakowski

(pipeline bridge)

Spokane, Washington, USA - Spokane River
Bridgemeister ID:2132 (added 2006-10-22)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Spokane, Washington, USA
Crossing:Spokane River
Coordinates:47.69664 N 117.47906 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline and Footbridge
Status:Extant (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 106.7 meters (350 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(suspension bridge)

Diablo vicinity, Washington, USA - Skagit River
Bridgemeister ID:1618 (added 2005-02-26)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Diablo vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Skagit River
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • This bridge crossed the Skagit River near Ruby Creek prior to the inundation of the area.

(suspension bridge)

Toutle, Washington, USA - Toutle River
Bridgemeister ID:1665 (added 2005-03-20)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Toutle, Washington, USA
Crossing:Toutle River
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

  • Vehicular bridge with small wooden towers. At least two main spans. Described as "on the Castle Rock and Spirit Lake wagon road." Likely removed.

Big Beaver Creek

Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA - Big Beaver Creek
Bridgemeister ID:2185 (added 2007-01-14)
Name:Big Beaver Creek
Location:Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA
Crossing:Big Beaver Creek
At or Near Feature:North Cascades National Park
Coordinates:48.77475 N 121.06659 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 38.4 meters (126 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Castle Rock

Castle Rock, Washington, USA - Cowlitz River
Bridgemeister ID:7588 (added 2023-05-06)
Name:Castle Rock
Location:Castle Rock, Washington, USA
Crossing:Cowlitz River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, September 17, 1906
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • Destroyed by fire, September 17, 1906.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

Devils Creek

Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA - Devils Creek
Bridgemeister ID:2183 (added 2007-01-14)
Name:Devils Creek
Location:Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA
Crossing:Devils Creek
At or Near Feature:North Cascades National Park
Coordinates:48.82405 N 121.03226 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 55.5 meters (182 feet)

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Diablo Lake Trail

Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA - Skagit River
Bridgemeister ID:2184 (added 2007-01-14)
Name:Diablo Lake Trail
Location:Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA
Crossing:Skagit River
At or Near Feature:North Cascades National Park
Coordinates:48.72857 N 121.07277 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 75.9 meters (249 feet)

Notes:

  • Spans the Skagit River at the extreme northern end of Lake Diablo near the Ross Dam power house.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Enchanted Valley

Jefferson County, Washington, USA - Quinault River
Bridgemeister ID:875 (added 2003-08-31)
Name:Enchanted Valley
Location:Jefferson County, Washington, USA
Crossing:Quinault River
At or Near Feature:Olympic National Forest
Coordinates:47.667470 N 123.394488 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed, c. 2005
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • 2005: Reported as damaged. Appears to have been replaced with a non-suspension bridge.
  • Coordinates provided here are likely location of the former suspension bridge.

External Links:


Lightning Creek

Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA - Lightning Creek
Bridgemeister ID:2182 (added 2007-01-14)
Name:Lightning Creek
Location:Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA
Crossing:Lightning Creek
At or Near Feature:North Cascades National Park
Coordinates:48.87465 N 121.01784 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 59.6 meters (195.5 feet)

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Spokane Falls I

Spokane, Washington, USA - Spokane River
Bridgemeister ID:354 (added before 2003)
Name:Spokane Falls I
Location:Spokane, Washington, USA
Crossing:Spokane River
Coordinates:47.66276 N 117.42269 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 68.9 meters (226 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • This entry refers to the southernmost of the two footbridges at this location.
  • 2022, March 30: Reopened, but in need of further repairs. Unclear if it was closed because its companion bridge was also closed for repairs or for other safety reasons.
  • 2023, May: Closed for extensive repairs.
  • 2024, March: Reopened upon complation of repairs.
  • Connects to Spokane Falls II - Spokane, Washington, USA.

External Links:

Photo by Eric Sakowski Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Spokane Falls II

Spokane, Washington, USA - Spokane River
Bridgemeister ID:355 (added before 2003)
Name:Spokane Falls II
Location:Spokane, Washington, USA
Crossing:Spokane River
Coordinates:47.66374 N 117.42298 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 90.2 meters (296 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • This entry refers to the northernmost of the two footbridges at this location.
  • 2019, April: Closed awaiting deck repairs.
  • 2022, March 30: Reopened following completion of repairs including deck replacement.
  • Connects to Spokane Falls I - Spokane, Washington, USA.

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Photo by Eric Sakowski Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Swinging

Spokane vicinity, Washington, USA - Spokane River
Bridgemeister ID:315 (added before 2003)
Name:Swinging
Location:Spokane vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Spokane River
At or Near Feature:Riverside State Park, "Bowl And Pitcher" area
Coordinates:47.69668 N 117.49828 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Civilian Conservation Corps
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2009)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet) estimated

Notes:

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Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Erik Nilson Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Thunder Creek

Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA - Thunder Creek
Bridgemeister ID:1283 (added 2004-03-14)
Name:Thunder Creek
Location:Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, USA
Crossing:Thunder Creek
At or Near Feature:Diablo Lake vicinity, North Cascades National Park
Coordinates:48.67825 N 121.07848 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Destroyed, October 2003
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 39.6 meters (130 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Damaged by fallen tree, summer 2003. Soon repaired. Destroyed during storm, October 2003. According to a June 2004 National Park Service web page advising as to storm damage in North Cascade National Park: "The suspension bridge over Thunder Creek one-mile from the trailhead in Colonial Creek Campground was destroyed. This large bridge was in a location which flooded at the beginning of many summer seasons. Planning for a better location, environmental assessment of alternatives, and application for funding will take place this year with construction happening in 2005. The log jam at the former bridge site is closed to crossing because of safety considerations." The bridge was indeed replaced with a non-suspension bridge at a different location.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Tieton Nature Trail

Tieton, Naches vicinity, Washington, USA - Tieton River
Bridgemeister ID:6142 (added 2021-07-06)
Name:Tieton Nature Trail
Location:Tieton, Naches vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Tieton River
Coordinates:46.718284 N 120.834342 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Umtanum

Yakima and Ellensburg, Washington, USA - Yakima River
Bridgemeister ID:865 (added 2003-08-23)
Name:Umtanum
Location:Yakima and Ellensburg, Washington, USA
Crossing:Yakima River
Coordinates:46.85555 N 120.48405 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 67.1 meters (220 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • 2021, February: Closed for planned repairs. Expected to reopen in May.
  • 2021, June: Bridge reopened following rehabilitation project.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell


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