![]() The new bridge is built to modern seismic standards. It became instead a primary connector for eastside residents to reach Interstate 5, downtown Portland and Washington County. ![]() The original Sellwood Bridge was intended as a local community connector, replacing the earlier Spokane Street Ferry. The bridge has two 12-foot shared-use sidewalks, and two bike lanes that also serve as emergency shoulders. It is 64 feet wide at its narrowest point, with two travel lanes at the east end that widen to four lanes at the west end. The bridge is 1976 feet in total length, with the three main river spans adding up to 1275 feet. ![]() It was built in 2013-2016, replacing the old bridge that stood for over 90 years. The Sellwood Bridge is a steel deck arch structure, with three arches supporting the deck of the main river spans. Length: 1976 ft., including main river spans and approaches ![]()
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