Oregon Slough Railroad Bridge, Portland
Facts and practical information
The Oregon Slough Railroad Bridge, also known as the BNSF Railway Bridge 8.8, is a swing-span, through truss bridge in Portland, Oregon, United States. Currently owned and operated by BNSF Railway, it crosses an anabranch of the Columbia River known as North Portland Harbor and historically as the Oregon Slough. The bridge's northern end is on Hayden Island, which, along with Tomahawk Island, forms the north shore of the channel. Completed in 1908, the two-track bridge is one of only two swing bridges surviving in Portland, which once had several bridges of that type, both for road and rail traffic. The only other remaining swing bridge in the Portland area is another rail-only bridge on the same line, BNSF's nearby Bridge 9.6, spanning the Columbia River. ()
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Oregon Slough Railroad Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Portland Expo Center, Jantzen Beach Center, Interstate Bridge, Grant Street Pier.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Oregon Slough Railroad Bridge?
How to get to Oregon Slough Railroad Bridge by public transport?
Bus
- North Marine & Portland Road • Lines: 11 (3 min walk)
- 2600 Block North Marine Drive • Lines: 11 (13 min walk)
Light rail
- Expo Center • Lines: Yellow (26 min walk)
Train
- Vancouver (32 min walk)