Marquam Bridge, Portland

Name: Marquam Bridge
Address: Interstate 5, Portland, 97201, United States
Telephone: +1 503-222-2223

#105 among attractions in Portland

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The Marquam Bridge is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge that carries Interstate 5 traffic across the Willamette River south of downtown Portland, Oregon. It is the busiest bridge in Oregon, carrying 140,500 vehicles a day as of 2016. The upper deck carries northbound traffic; the lower deck carries southbound traffic. ()

Opened: 1966 (58 years ago)Length: 1043 ftWidth: 57 ftCoordinates: 45°30'29"N, 122°40'8"W

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Interstate 5Portland 97201 United States

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+1 503-222-2223

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Marquam Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Keller Fountain Park, Hawthorne Bridge bicycle counter, Salmon Street Springs.

~780 ftE
Museum, Science museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, commonly known as OMSI, stands as a beacon of learning and discovery. This premier science center in the Pacific Northwest offers a rich tapestry of interactive exhibits, hands-on activities...
0.6 miNW
Park, Fountain
Keller Fountain Park, Portland
15 min walk • Keller Fountain Park is a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon. Originally named Forecourt Fountain or Auditorium Forecourt, the 0.92-acre park opened in 1970 across Third Avenue from what was then Civic Auditorium.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Hawthorne Bridge bicycle counter, Portland
13 min walk • The Hawthorne Bridge is a truss bridge with a vertical lift that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, joining Hawthorne Boulevard and Madison Street.
0.5 miN
Fountain
Salmon Street Springs, Portland
14 min walk • Salmon Street Springs, or Salmon Street Fountain, is an outdoor water fountain at the intersection of Naito Parkway at Southwest Salmon in Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1800 ftE
Museum, Railway, History museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland
9 min walk • The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is a railway museum in Portland, Oregon. Along with other rolling stock, the museum houses three steam locomotives owned by the City of Portland: Southern Pacific 4449, Spokane, Portland & Seattle 700, and Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. 197, the first two of which are restored and operable.
~820 ftE
Boat or ferry, Ship, Museum
USS Blueback, Portland
4 min walk • USS Blueback is a Barbel-class submarine that served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1990, and subsequently was made into an exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. She was the second Navy submarine to bear the name.
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, Portland
12 min walk • The Theodore Roosevelt Memorial is a lost monument and sculpture commemorating the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, as well as veterans of the Spanish–American War. It was originally installed in Portland's Battleship Oregon Park. Designed by American artist Oliver L.
~1210 ftSE
Bridge
Tilikum Crossing, Portland
6 min walk • Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Ross Island Bridge, Portland
13 min walk • The Ross Island Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. It carries U.S. Route 26 across the river between southwest and southeast Portland.
0.5 miW
Park, Fountain
Lovejoy Fountain Park, Portland
14 min walk • Lovejoy Fountain Park is a city park in downtown Portland, Oregon, U.S.
0.5 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Keller Auditorium, Portland
14 min walk • Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marquam Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Poet's Beach, Portland (4 min walk), Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland (4 min walk), USS Blueback, Portland (4 min walk), Tilikum Crossing, Portland (6 min walk).

How to get to Marquam Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marquam Bridge:

Tram

South River Parkway & Moody • Lines: A, B, Ns (7 min walk)
Southeast Water/OMSI • Lines: A, B (8 min walk)

Bus

South River Parkway & River Drive • Lines: 35, 36 (7 min walk)
Southwest Harbor & River Parkway • Lines: 96 (9 min walk)

Light rail

OMSI/Southeast Water • Lines: Orange (9 min walk)
South Waterfront/South Moody • Lines: Orange (10 min walk)