Astoria-Megler Bridge
This bridge connects Astoria, Oregon to Megler, Washington, over the Columbia River. It is 4.1 miles long and is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. If you are planning on seeing the beaches of Oregon or Washington, plan to cross this bridge on your trip. It is disparagingly called "The Bridge to Nowhere", but we sure thought it was cool. |
Golden Gate Bridge
One of the most famous bridges in the United States. There is a toll to cross it (http://www.goldengate.org/). You can walk, run, or bike across it as well and we would recommend doing one of those things. There is a place to park on either side of the bridge where you can take some pictures before you cross it. If you are in northern California, a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge is a must! |
Deception Pass Bridge
The Deception Pass Bridge connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island. We took a ferry from Port Townsend to Whidbey Island. There is parking on each side of the bridge, plus a walkway across the bridge. If you choose to walk across the bridge and a truck crosses the bridge, you will be very close to the truck (and the bridge will shake). You can enter Deception Pass State Park and walk on the beach below the bridge. |
Confederation Bridge
This 8 mile long bridge connects New Brunswick with Prince Edward Island. It is free to drive to PEI, but you will pay about $45 to leave the island (or you can take a ferry which costs around $60). It is known as the longest crossing over ice-covered waters. It is amazing to drive on it and not be able to see land either in front of you or behind you when you drive across. Apparently, when it is stormy, some people get a little disoriented, but we did not have any problems. As you can see, it was a very clear day. |
Penobscot Narrows Bridge
The Penobscot Narrows Bridge is in Maine along US 1 and goes of the Penobscot River. It is the only bridge observatory in the U.S. The observatory was not open when we went across (our punishment for starting our days early), but it is definitely a place we want to see again. You can find more information here (http://www.maine.gov/mdot/pnbo/index.htm) |
Covered Bridges of the Northeast
If you thought you had to go to Madison County to see some cool bridges, you were wrong. There are a number of covered bridges to be see in the Northeast. Here are a few that we stopped at on a trip to Prince Edward Island:
--Sawmill Creek Bridge is located in New Brunswick off highway 114
--Hartland Bridge is also in New Brunswick is the world's longest covered bridge
--Covered Bridge #31 is in Lancaster, New Hampshire on Mechanic Street
--Martin Bridge is in Marshfield, Vermont
Each bridge was a little different, but very interesting, so if you are traveling in the New England area, try to see a few of them. It is a great piece of our nation's history.
--Sawmill Creek Bridge is located in New Brunswick off highway 114
--Hartland Bridge is also in New Brunswick is the world's longest covered bridge
--Covered Bridge #31 is in Lancaster, New Hampshire on Mechanic Street
--Martin Bridge is in Marshfield, Vermont
Each bridge was a little different, but very interesting, so if you are traveling in the New England area, try to see a few of them. It is a great piece of our nation's history.