Did you know that there are around 7,300 bridges in the state of Washington? Given our landscape, it makes sense — but it still seems like a large number. Some of them are also tall enough to have some seriously enviable views. The High Steel Bridge, for example, is, 375 feet tall, making it one of the highest bridges in the entire country. And if you dare to cross it, you’ll be able to see for miles.
The High Steel Bridge is located near the little city of Shelton in Mason County.
Greg Rakozy / Wikipedia The bridge spans the south fork of the Skokomish River on Forest Service road #2202.
This was the second of two large steel bridges to be built by the Simpson Logging Company in 1929.
Slayer Dayzed / Google Back then, this bridge would carry a single railroad track across chasms to timber that was previously inaccessible.
High Steel Bridge is a truss arch bridge, which was very common in the Pacific Northwest in the 1920s.
Collin Savunen / Google And since it rises 375 feet over the river, it has earned a spot on the list of highest bridges in the U.S. To put things in perspective, New York’s Niagara River Bridge is 370 feet tall.
Of course, this bridge is accessible only on foot. If you don’t have a fear of heights, you can venture out and take in the views.
Dean Crooks / Google This part of Washington is incredibly scenic.
Between the river rushing below you and the forest land that stretches out for miles, you’ll be pretty happy to be a Washingtonian when you experience this for yourself.
Tony Grant / Google Our state really is beautiful in every season.
This structure cost around $131,000 to build almost a century ago – and it’s still standing strong.
The Traveling Breeze / Google The cost of the bridge was promptly paid for by the proceeds from the timber hauled across it.
Have you ever walked across this remarkable bridge?
Greg Rakozy / Wikipedia
The bridge spans the south fork of the Skokomish River on Forest Service road #2202.
Slayer Dayzed / Google
Back then, this bridge would carry a single railroad track across chasms to timber that was previously inaccessible.
Collin Savunen / Google
And since it rises 375 feet over the river, it has earned a spot on the list of highest bridges in the U.S. To put things in perspective, New York’s Niagara River Bridge is 370 feet tall.
Dean Crooks / Google
This part of Washington is incredibly scenic.
Tony Grant / Google
Our state really is beautiful in every season.
The Traveling Breeze / Google
The cost of the bridge was promptly paid for by the proceeds from the timber hauled across it.
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