Drive Historic Lewis & Clark Bridge - Rainier, OR to Longview, WA - Kevin Hunter
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Channel: Kevin Hunter The Homework Guy · 2017 · Travel & Events
SUBSCRIBE HERE!! https://www.youtube.com/user/kevinhunter7 The Lewis and Clark Bridge is a cantilever bridge that spans the Columbia River between Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon. At the time of completion, it had the longest cantilever span in the United States. The bridge was opened on March 29, 1930, as a privately owned bridge named the Longview Bridge. The bridge was opened on March 29, 1930, as a privately owned bridge named the Longview Bridge. The $5.8 million cost was recovered by tolls, $1.00 for cars and $.10 for pedestrians. At the time it was the longest and highest cantilever bridge in the United States. The state of Washington purchased the bridge in 1947 and the tolls were removed in 1965 after the bridge was paid for. In 1980 the bridge was rededicated as the Lewis and Clark Bridge in honor of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The deck was replaced in 2003–04 at a cost of $29.2 million. The bridge is 8,288 ft (2.5 km) long with 210 ft (64 m) of vertical clearance. The main span is 1,200 ft (366 m) long and the top of the bridge is 340 ft (104 m) above the river. It was designed by Joseph Strauss, engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge. In 1982, the bridge was entered on the National Register of Historic Places, as the Longview Bridge. Port of Longview Washington Port of Rainier Oregon Kevin Hunter resides in Longview, Washington with his wife Stephanie and daughters Jackie and Alison. Shows include The Business Forum Show, TBFS Radio, Street Wyze, You Don't Know JACKIE,and Children's Stories. These are just a few of the broadcasts and studio based video productions he does. If you'd like to know how to grow your online presence for personal, business, or professional purposes, you can reach Kevin Hunter at the website link http://www.thebusinessforumshow.com . Complete the contact request form on the website or call (360) 545-3501 today. Weather, translate, maps, news, calculator, translator, movies, cheap flights, tis the season, driving directions, directions, home, flights, test, usa jobs. We have it all
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