The Bridge as a Connection

 
Why were the
bridges built?
 

The Bridge as Machine
 
How did they
build the bridges?
 

The Bridge as Art
 
Why do the bridges
look like they do?
  People of the Bridge
 
Who designed
the bridges?
Resources

The Bridges as Community Connections

Why were the Tacoma Narrows Bridges built? What makes them significant?

Discover fascinating historical, social, political, and economic information about the bridges. These stories provide the background for the "ART," "MACHINE," AND "PEOPLE" sections.

• Crossing the Narrows: Idea & Dream . . . to 1937
• Success—Creating the Narrows Bridge, 1937-1940
• "Galloping Gertie" Collapses, November 7, 1940
• Aftermath-- A New Beginning, 1940 – 1950
• Bridge Connections, 1950 - Present
• Washington's History with Toll Collections
• Narrows Park - Official Bridge Viewing Site

 
New Tacoma Narrows Bridge project web site

 

  Copyright WSDOT © 2005

    Traffic & Roads | Search | Contact WSDOT | WSDOT Business | WSDOT Home