How long did it take to build the 205 bridge?
Finally, after nearly 30 years of planning, building and occasional bickering, the Columbia River between Clark and Multnomah counties has been spanned a second time.
How deep is the Columbia River at the 205 bridge?
32 ft
Segments 71 ft (22 m) wide, up to 32 ft (10 m) deep and 16 ft (5 m) long were cast in place for the 600-ft (183 in) main span over the navigation channel. The above dimensions and variations exemplify the complexity of the job.
When was Glenn Jackson bridge built?
1977Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge / Construction started
How long is Glenn Jackson bridge?
11,750′Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge / Total length
How many people died building the Glenn Jackson bridge?
Three men died
The bridge was opened on December 15, 1982. The finished project cost was $169.6 million: $155.7 million from Federal funds, $4 million from Washington state funds and $9.9 million from Oregon state funds. Three men died during its construction.
When did the Glenn Jackson bridge open?
December 15, 1982Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge / Opened
What year was I 205 built?
1975War Veterans Memorial Freeway / Constructed
How deep is the water under the Glenn Jackson bridge?
144 ft
Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge
| Glenn Jackson Memorial Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Design | Concrete segmental bridge |
| Longest span | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Clearance below | 144 ft (43.9 m) |
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Who is the Fremont bridge named after?
John C. Fremont
The bridge as well as Portland’s associated Fremont Street were named for John C. Fremont (1813–1890).
Why is the Oregon flag not on the Fremont Bridge?
When the bridge opened in 1973, it didn’t even have flags—they were added in 1976 in honor of the U.S. Bicentennial. (They were supposed to be temporary, but public opinion intervened.) Unfortunately, parts for a 1976 model year flagpole are tough to find nowadays, and ODOT had to have them fabricated from scratch.