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Broadway Bridge

Broadway Bridge
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Type of Attraction
Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
History, Engineering, Local Culture, Photography, Architecture, Technology, Math
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required Busy/High traffic
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Not Available
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Broadway Bridge

Vital Bridge with Complex Engineering



Address:
Broadway
Portland, OR 97209

Description

Spanning the Willamette River and connecting the Pearl District with the Northeast's Rose Quarter, the Broadway Bridge was the longest bascule bridge in the world when it was built in 1913. It remains the seventh longest. Bascule bridges are drawbridges that open using a counterweight system to allow boats on the river to pass through. An elegant old red bridge that is friendly to bicycle and pedestrian traffic, the Broadway Bridge is finely engineered and a vital link across the Willamette in Portland.


What you should know before visiting Broadway Bridge



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 24 hrs
Notes: The bridge is best viewed during daylight hours.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Best Time to Visit: The best times to visit are Saturday and Sunday all day.
Why Best: There is no rush hour on the weekends.
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Friends, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Bicycle Walking
Parking Availability: No


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© Dan Haneckow