This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
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:
- Retrofit scheduled for completion, spring 2008.
- Replaced 1940 Tacoma Narrows (Galloping Gertie) - Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, USA.
- Next to 2007 Third Tacoma Narrows - Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, USA.
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