The AstoriaโMegler Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss bridge that spans the lower Columbia River between Astoria, Oregon, and Point Ellice near Megler, Washington.
The bridge, located about fourteen miles from the mouth of the river, opened in 1966 and is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. It was the final segment of U.S. Route 101 to be completed between Olympia, Washington, and Los Angeles, California.
The bridge is 21,474 feet (4.0670 mi) in length and carries one lane of traffic in each direction. The cantilever-span section, which is closest to the Oregon side, is 2,468 feet, and its central span measures 1,233 feet. It was built to withstand 150 mph wind gusts and river water speeds of 9 mph.
On the day this image was captured, my wife and I had made a trip to Astoria to do some shopping and have dinner. It had been raining off and on most of the day.
Just before the official sunset, I was able to make this photograph of the bridge over the Columbia River. The fishing boat passing by helps create a sense of scale in the photo.
Since this scene was dark and monochromatic, it was a perfect combination for a black and white image.
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astoria-Megler_Bridge
EXIF: Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-70/4 S lens, ISO 64, 24 mm, ฦ8, 1/13 second.
