Fred Redmon Bridge (Selah Creek Bridge)
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HeyRob4449
N 46° 41.915 W 120° 26.623
10T E 695429 N 5174843
The twin concrete arch spans of the Fred Redmon Memorial Bridge form the longest and highest arch bridge in Washington state and was, when opened in 1971, the longest in North America.
Waymark Code: WM2JJK
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2007
Views: 106
The bridge carries Interstate Highway 82 (US 97) across Selah Creek north of Yakima, Washington. The bridge is 1,337 feet long, and rises 325 feet above the canyon floor. The arch spans (excluding approach spans) are 549 feet long. In length of arch span, the Fred Redmon Bridge superseded the Cowlitz River Bridge in Mossyrock, Washington, as the longest concrete arch span in North America. There is a highway rest area on the south side (south bound lanes) where these photos & coordinates were taken.
Length of bridge: 1,337 feet
Height of bridge: 325 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Canyon
Date constructed: 1971
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: I-82 & US 97
Location:
Yakima, WA
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