Astoria-Megler Bridge

Category: Bridge

Address: US-101, Astoria, OR 97103, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Diwas SHRESTHA

Mar 24, 2022

Awesome architecture, massive long bridge which connects Washington state and Oregon. Free to Private vehicle and was a beautiful drive with beautiful view.

Brian Kindle

Mar 18, 2022

A small histrionic bridge that crosses the Columbia River, that goes into the state of Washington from Oregon. Getting from 101 on the bottom to the bridge can be a little confusing by the way the on ramp was designed.

Andy Smith

Jan 22, 2022

This was great to drive across. One of the longest bridges I have ever done. Certainly an experience.

X Ellenζ ‘

Oct 25, 2021

You can’t miss it. Must have on the Portland - Seattle 101 route. Magnificent view and experience while driving cross the bridge. Mane one day I will return and bike 🚴 cross it.

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Questions & Answers

Vehicle accident on Megler Bridge Thursday

Paula Cothren | Oct 20, 2021
ramesh khetani | Nov 19, 2021

Accident occurred Wednesday

Who is Megler of Astoria bridge

James Cooper | Aug 16, 2021
Michael Schaefer | Apr 18, 2022

Astoria is location on the south side Megler is the location on the North side. Once was somewhat of a town/city. Not now.

Can you walk across the bridge

Johnny Davis | Aug 16, 2021
G Perez | Aug 16, 2021

Nope

What is the lowest point of the bridge to the water?

Larry L | Aug 16, 2021
adam calzada | Dec 19, 2021

3 feet above it on the Washington side.

Are you allowed ride a bicycle across the bridge?

Rob Procter | Aug 16, 2020
Dianna | Aug 16, 2020

There's no bike lane and semi's use this bridge. I would strongly recommend against this.

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Astoria bridge what's the height from the water to the bottom of the bridge deck

T Campbell | Aug 16, 2020
John D | Aug 16, 2020

197 feet

What is the grade of incline on the steepest part of the bridge?

WWU AlumniAssociation | Aug 16, 2020
Aiden Alkire | Aug 16, 2020

15 degrees

I'm on a motorcycle, does the pavement have any of the steel decking as the pavement?

Tony Spurlock | Aug 17, 2019
Kim Cooper | Aug 17, 2019

No

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Can you use the bike bridge to cross?

stefany alviar | Aug 17, 2019
Jamie Oughton | Jul 26, 2022

Yes

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Is there a weight restriction on the Astoria bridge?

Sam Reimer | Aug 17, 2019
Kurt Proffitt | Aug 17, 2019

No

How long did it take to build and were there any issues while building it

Yoohoo | Aug 17, 2019
Rainbow Heinzman | Aug 17, 2019

I don't know how long it took to build, but I've heard a few people died during construction.i do believe it's the longest suspension bridge in North America

Just curious~ Does the weather ever get too rough that bridge crossing is suspended until the bad weather passes? Also, does it ever get too dangerous that cargo ships and other traffic have to anchor on either side until conditions improve?

XcanaryinacoalmineX | Aug 17, 2019
roxie smith | Aug 17, 2019

No, the bridge is extremely safe under most weather conditions,of course all bridges will shut down if there is catastrophic weather coming, as far as ships and boats the coast guard keeps an eye out for ocean conditions and tides so to answer that question you should contact noaa or the coast guard if you want to enter the ocean or the river.

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How long is the bridge?

Bonnie Huntington | Aug 17, 2019
XcanaryinacoalmineX | Aug 17, 2019

21,474 ft., 4.08 miles (I kinda cheated because the answer was in the stats of the bridge right above the questions link ;)

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How long is bridge

Tim Steiner | Aug 17, 2019
roxie smith | Aug 17, 2019

I believe you're looking for miles? Just short 5 miles I believe?!

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Is there construction on the bridge this summer. We'll be on our trike and don't want to get stopped on it. Sorry I hate heights.

William Codere | Aug 17, 2018
roxie smith | Aug 17, 2018

Yes, sorry ,but it's got to be done. I also have a trike(spider) stay safe and happy trails!!

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When was the Astoria Megler Bridge built?

Arnold Speert | Aug 17, 2018
K Rowland | Aug 17, 2018

Opened in 1966

As the bridge ever closed due to weather

Ron Rhoades | Aug 17, 2018
John D | Aug 16, 2020

Yes very rare but it has closed due to extreme high winds, semi trucks have blown over in the past

How high is the bridge

Todd Cooper | Aug 17, 2018
Alex | Aug 17, 2018

196 feet (60Β m) at high tide

How much is the toll?

Louetta Tyler | Aug 17, 2018
Joanne Hollingsworth | Aug 17, 2018

On December 24, 1993, more than two years early, the bonds were paid off and the toll removed.

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