The Abandoned Willapa River Swing Bridge
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Steve West
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There are new homes on the island but the empty lots are accessible.
About this spot
This is an abandoned former Northern Pacific bridge remains on the Willapa River in Raymond, Washington. The bridge itself included a rotating swing portion in the middle to allow marine navigation along the river.
This is called a through truss bridge over South Fork Willapa River on former Northern Pacific Railroad. It was built in 1912 and is 432 feet long.
This is called a through truss bridge over South Fork Willapa River on former Northern Pacific Railroad. It was built in 1912 and is 432 feet long.
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