Rainbow Bridge (La Conner, Washington) Explained

Rainbow Bridge
Locale:La Conner
Crosses:Swinomish Channel
Design:Arch bridge
Mainspan:176.8m (580.1feet)
Length:242.9m (796.9feet)
Material:Steel
Open:1957
Coordinates:48.3868°N -122.5023°W

Rainbow Bridge connects Fidalgo Island and La Conner, crossing Swinomish Channel in Skagit County, Washington.

This is a deck arch bridge made of steel, built in 1957, with a total length of 242.9m (796.9feet) and a main span of 176.8m (580.1feet).[1] There is 75feet of clearance below the bridge, above Swinomish Channel[2]

References

  1. Web site: Rainbow Bridge . Bridgehunter.com . 2011-11-01.
  2. Web site: NOAA Marine Chart 18427. U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Ocean Service Coast Survey.

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