Astoria–Megler Bridge, Astoria

Name: Astoria–Megler Bridge
Address: West Marine Drive, Astoria, 97103, United States

#5 among attractions in Astoria

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The Astoria–Megler Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss bridge in the northwest United States that spans the lower Columbia River, between Astoria, Oregon, and Point Ellice near Megler, Washington. Opened in 1966, it is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 29 July 1966 (58 years ago)Length: 4.07 miWidth: 28 ftCoordinates: 46°11'13"N, 123°51'14"W

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West Marine DriveAstoria 97103 United States

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Astoria–Megler Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flavel House Museum, Oregon Film Museum, Astoria Victory Monument, Astoria City Hall.

0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Flavel House Museum, Astoria
24 min walk • The Captain George Flavel House Museum known also as Capt. George Flavel House and Carriage House or the Flavel Mansion, is now a house museum in Astoria, Oregon, United States. It was built in 1885 in the Queen Anne architectural style, by George Flavel, a Columbia River bar pilot who was one of the area's first millionaires.
0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Oregon Film Museum, Astoria
23 min walk • The Oregon Film Museum is a museum highlighting and celebrating movies that were made in the U.S. state of Oregon. The museum is housed in the old Clatsop County Jail in Astoria, Oregon, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1800 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Astoria Victory Monument, Astoria
9 min walk • The Astoria Victory Monument, also known as the Doughboy Monument or Soldiers' Monument, is a monument located in Astoria, Oregon, in the United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The concrete, Spanish Revival monument designed by Charles T.
1.1 miE
City hall
Astoria City Hall, Astoria
27 min walk • Astoria City Hall is the current city hall for the town of Astoria, Oregon, United States. Built in 1923 to house a bank, the building became the city hall in 1939, and it has remained Astoria's seat of government for more than 75 years.
1.2 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Liberty Theater, Astoria
30 min walk • The Liberty Theater is a historic vaudeville theater and cinema in Astoria, Oregon, United States. The whole commercial building of which the theater is the major occupant is also known as the Astor Building, especially in the context of historic preservation.
~510 ftN
46°11'18"N • 123°51'14"W
Columbia River Eco Tours, Astoria
3 min walk • Eco tours, Sailing, Outdoor activities
1.2 miE
46°11'18"N • 123°49'48"W
Museum of Whimsy, Astoria
30 min walk • Museum, Architecture, Library
1 miSW
Bridge
New Youngs Bay Bridge, Astoria
26 min walk • The New Youngs Bay Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge over Youngs Bay on U.S. Route 101 between Astoria and Warrenton. Including the approaches, it is 4,200 feet long and was completed in 1964.
1.1 miE
Garden, Park
Garden of Surging Waves, Astoria
29 min walk • The Garden of Surging Waves, is a Chinese garden and city park currently under construction in Astoria, Oregon. The Astoria City Council selected the garden as city's bicentennial legacy gift in recognition of Astoria's Chinese heritage.
1.1 miE
46°11'20"N • 123°49'52"W
RiverSea Gallery, Astoria
29 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.9 miE
Church
Job Ross House, Astoria
24 min walk • Job Ross House at 817 Exchange Street is a historic house in Astoria in the U.S. state of Oregon. The house was built by Job Ross about 1860.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Astoria–Megler Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Columbia River Eco Tours, Astoria (3 min walk), Astoria Victory Monument, Astoria (9 min walk), Oregon Film Museum, Astoria (23 min walk), Job Ross House, Astoria (24 min walk).

How to get to Astoria–Megler Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Astoria–Megler Bridge:

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Astoria Transit Center (26 min walk)