Posted in Washington
January 04, 2019
The Remarkable Bridge In Washington That Everyone Should Visit At Least Once
There are some spots in Washington that are simply iconic — the Space Needle, Mount Rainier, and Mount Saint Helens, just to name a few. But over the years, the Deception Pass Bridge has come to be one of the most photographed landmarks in the state. And if you’ve never been, you owe it to yourself to see it.
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The rugged cliffs, mysterious coves, and water views make it especially appealing.
The bridge, which actually consists of two 2-lane bridges, connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island.
Not only did he realize it wasn't really a small bay (hence its name, Deception), but his fleet also learned Fidalgo and Whidbey were two separate islands and not a peninsula.
It cost more to paint the spans in 1983 than to build them in 1935. They were painted again in 1997.
Currently, around 20,000 vehicles per day drive across it.
It's a local icon and a historic treasure.
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