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[Bseek]

I get the willies on the I5 North bridge in Portland because it is so dang high. I tell my brain "you never go off the road, why would you here?" but it just doesn't work. Does anyone know of an alternate route into Washington, using lower bridges? I think I detoured to swing by VooDoo doughnuts once and ended up on a different route. 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Take 205 and avoid the Marquam bridge. It comes back in just above Vanvouver.

[MarkBC]

At 144 feet above the Columbia the I-205 bridge is still higher than I'd want to plunge. 

[PaulT]

North bound I405 would be the Fremont bridge. As you are on the lower level, it does not appear to be all that high. Both the I5 Marquam and the I205 bridges are open top northbound.  

On the return, take the I5 Marquam bridge as it is the lower level.

 

Paul

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Take 205 and avoid the Marquam bridge. It comes back in just above Vanvouver.

Yes, but you can get in one of the middle lanes and not even sense the height.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I get the willies on the I5 North bridge in Portland because it is so dang high. I tell my brain "you never go off the road, why would you here?" but it just doesn't work. Does anyone know of an alternate route into Washington, using lower bridges? I think I detoured to swing by VooDoo doughnuts once and ended up on a different route. 

What do you on the Parrots Ferry and hwy 49 bridge over Melones  Lake,when the lake is down to the original? (600' to water)

Also how about the Golden Gate or Bay bridges or some of the beautiful 101 bridges in Oregon?

Just have someone else drive and close your eyes.

That's what Shar does.

Frank

[craig333]

Probably want to avoid this one then. Wouldn't seem so bad if they'd finished the dam.

https://en.wikipedia...resthill_Bridge

[Bad Habit]

Looks imposing from below too

 

1R4A8298_299_300 by John Russell, on Flickr

 

 

The Astoria Bridge over the Columbia is always a fun one also

[Bseek]

Actually I do better if I am driving because I feel "in control". I think the reason I don't like that particular bridge is because it is "banked". Getting on the 110 from the 405 S does the same thing to me. I feel like I am going to slide off unless I keep up speed. And speaking of speed, other drivers that are used to the commute get a little testy if we with California plates slow down to enjoy the view. 

 

But I have to say thank you to the various posters who kindly gave me an alternate route. This community rocks!