Ross Island Bridge, Portland

Name: Ross Island Bridge
Address: Portland, United States

#155 among attractions in Portland

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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. The bridge opened in 1926 and was designed by Gustav Lindenthal and honors Oregon pioneer Sherry Ross. It is named for its proximity to Ross Island. Although it looks like a deck arch bridge, it is a cantilever deck truss bridge, a rare type in Oregon. ()

Coordinates: 45°30'4"N, 122°40'5"W

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Lair Hill (South Portland)Portland United States

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Day trips

Ross Island Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland Aerial Tram, Marquam Bridge, Oregon Rail Heritage Center.

0.5 miN
Museum, Science museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
14 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...
0.5 miW
4-minute tram ride with panoramic views
Portland Aerial Tram, Portland
13 min walk • Rising gracefully above the cityscape, the Portland Aerial Tram is a distinctive feature of Portland, Oregon, offering breathtaking views and a unique mode of transportation between the city's South Waterfront district and the Marquam Hill neighborhood.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Marquam Bridge, Portland
13 min walk • 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Railway, History museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland
14 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.
0.6 miW
Park
Lair Hill Park, Portland
16 min walk • Lair Hill Park is a 3.26-acre public park in southwest Portland, Oregon. The space was acquired in 1927. It features a 1978 sculpture by Bruce West called BW1.
~1010 ftSW
Park
South Waterfront Greenway, Portland
5 min walk • The South Waterfront Greenway is a linear park and urban walkway along the Willamette River in the South Waterfront district of Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
~1420 ftSW
Bridge
Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland
7 min walk • The Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, more formally known as the US Congresswoman Darlene Hooley Pedestrian Bridge at Gibbs Street, is an approximately 700-foot pedestrian bridge in Portland, Oregon, United States, which opened on July 14, 2012.
0.5 miN
Boat or ferry, Ship, Museum
USS Blueback, Portland
14 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.
0.7 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Aladdin Theater, Portland
18 min walk • Aladdin Theater is a theater in the Brooklyn neighborhood of southeast Portland, Oregon. It originally opened as a vaudeville house called Geller's Theatre on December 25, 1927. Its name was changed to Aladdin in 1934.
~1450 ftN
Bridge
Tilikum Crossing, Portland
7 min walk • Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States.
0.5 miW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
South Portland Historic District, Portland
13 min walk • The South Portland Historic District is an historic district in Portland, Oregon's South Portland neighborhood, in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ross Island Bridge?

Nearby attractions include South Waterfront Greenway, Portland (5 min walk), OHSU Center for Health & Healing, Portland (6 min walk), The Meriwether, Portland (7 min walk), Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland (7 min walk).

How to get to Ross Island Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ross Island Bridge:

Light rail

South Waterfront/South Moody • Lines: Orange (6 min walk)
OMSI/Southeast Water • Lines: Orange (12 min walk)

Tram

OHSU Commons • Lines: Ns (6 min walk)
South Moody & Meade • Lines: A, B, Ns (7 min walk)

Bus

Southwest Macadam & Tram Tower • Lines: 35, 36, 99 (7 min walk)
Ross Island Bridge • Lines: 19 (9 min walk)