Washington is filled with must-see attractions and breathtaking natural scenery, but today’s location is a bit out of the ordinary. The Nutty Narrows Bridge is a bridge dedicated solely to squirrels. This miniature attraction isn’t just cute, but it’s also helpful to the squirrel population hoping to avoid dangerous street crossings. It’s arguably just as popular among residents and locals, who flock to this tiny footbridge for photo ops. Here’s more on Nutty Narrows Bridge in Longview, Washington.

Did you know that the “World’s Narrowest Animal Crossing” is located right here in Washington? The title belongs to the Nutty Narrows Bridge, a project that began in March of 1963.

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A man by the name of Amos Peters noticed that squirrels were having a particularly difficult time crossing the busy road in Longview. The creatures had little protection from speeding traffic as they were making their journey from the office building parking lot and back to the park with their acorns in tow.

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Hence the squirrel footbridge was born. At 60 feet long, it’s designed to look like a suspension bridge for vehicles. The structure is made from aluminum piping and repurposed firehouse. The total price of the project was $1,000.

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When Peters passed away in 1984, a 10-foot sculpture was put near the footbridge to honor his memory and dedication to the local squirrel population.

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The bridge has been moved slightly over its lifetime so that it can be reinforced and kept away from wood rot. It’s such a unique landmark that it’s even listed on the Washington Heritage Register and the National Register of Historic Places.

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In fact, it’s been such a popular attraction that there are at least two more built in the area: one on Nicholas Boulevard and the other on Kessler Boulevard.

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So if you should find yourself in the area, be sure to take notice of this wonderfully bizarre Washington landmark.

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Have you ever seen the Nutty Narrows Bridge in Washington? What did you think? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

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