Deception Pass Bridge
Deception Pass Bridge is the common name for two two-lane bridges on Washington State Route 20 connecting Whidbey Island in Island County, to Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, in the U.S. state of Washington. It was a Washington State Highways project, and included project elements built by young workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Completion of the bridge was a factor in the decision to build Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and helped Oak Harbor flourish. The bridge is a commonly photographed landmark of the Puget Sound region.
Deception Pass Bridge | |
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Both Canoe Pass and Deception Pass Bridges, looking east | |
| Coordinates | 48°24′22″N 122°38′42″W |
| Carries | SR 20 |
| Crosses | Deception Pass, Canoe Pass |
| Locale | Oak Harbor, Washington |
| Heritage status | NRHP |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Deck arch, cantilever |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 1,487 feet (453 m) |
| Width | 28 feet (8.5 m) |
| Longest span | 511 feet (156 m) |
| Clearance below | 180 feet (55 m) |
| History | |
| Construction start | August 1934 |
| Inaugurated | July 1935 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | 20,000 cars |
Deception Pass Bridge | |
Deception Pass Bridge, connecting Whidbey Island to Pass Island. | |
| Location | Island and Skagit counties, Washington |
| Nearest city | Oak Harbor; Anacortes |
| MPS | Historic Bridges/Tunnels in Washington State TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004285 |
| Added to NRHP | July 16, 1982 |
| Location | |
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