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July 24, 2008

New Tolt Bridge retains that historic look

  • The $28 million bridge is reminiscent of the old span it replaced but is wider, safer and more environmentally friendly.
    • By JOURNAL STAFF

    Photo courtesy of King County DOT [enlarge]
    The new Tolt Bridge has 300-foot spans, longer than any of King County’s 185 bridges.

    THE OLD TOLT BRIDGE could be considered an artifact from another era: a steel Parker truss bridge, one of only two left in King County with fully riveted connections.


     
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