Tacoma Narrows Bridge

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Tacoma, WA 98402

+1 (253) 591-5000

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov

Discover the rich history of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, located in western Washington State in the Pacific Northwest. The original 1940 Narrows Bridge, known as Galloping Gertie, met a dramatic end just months after its grand opening, leading to the construction of the current 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge, now one of the longest suspension bridges in the United States.

Experience the remarkable engineering feat of the 2007 Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a parallel structure built alongside the existing bridge in a challenging tidal and windy environment. Witness the evolution of bridge design and construction, from the iconic failure of Galloping Gertie to the modern marvel of the Current Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

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"If your going to jump park your car and WALK to the middle of the bridge, otherwise you are holding up traffic for the rest us."

"if you wanna jump, please park on side of bridge, anal commuters can't waste time to save a human & the walk to the middle might make you think twice ;) If you walk, its freezing cold, even in summer"

"DON'T check in on the bridge unless traffic is stopped! Otherwise, completely unsafe. =D"

"It's cheaper to cross the bridge with a Good To Go pass. If you don't have one, save a buck by going through the toll booths."

"The toll is only on the way back to Seattle, so try taking the bridge in and the ferry back to Seattle for a fuller experience. :)"

"Crossing Bridges!! =) How Many In America Can I Cross?? =D"

"Destroyed by wind in a classic science class video? Second time's the charm!"

"I love expansion bridges... im a fan... but dont forget your good to go passxor youll regret it"

"Have your $5 or Good- to-Go pass ready!"

"bring back galloping gertie!!!! ^_^"

"Some day I am going to park my car on one side and walk across. The view of the narrows from the bridge walkway must be breathtaking."

"Free to cpme over but 4 bucks to leave"

"Great way to run a 5k and enjoy the view :)"

"Take the lower bridge. It's safer."