This Bizarre Washington Attraction Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder

We’re home to all kinds of bridges in Washington. We have floating bridges, suspension ones, and even iconic places like Deception Pass Bridge. In the city of Longview, you can also spot one of the most adorable bridges ever built, which was designed specifically to help keep squirrels out of harm’s way. This quirky overpass is the narrowest bridge in the entire world, and it will definitely make you want to stop and look twice.

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You may not be able to cross this bridge, but it's still one of the cutest ones you'll ever see. Before it was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic by running across the street to eat nuts at an office building, and then back again to a park with huge trees.

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After seeing a number of squirrels not survive the trip, a local resident named Amos Peters decided to find a way to help them get across safely. Along with a few architects, he designed this unique bridge over Olympia Way in Longview, with a total cost of only about $1,000.

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The lovable overpass can even be seen decorated just in time for the holidays. Some visitors have also reported spotting baby squirrels being taught by their parents how to cross the bridge.

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It's even earned the title of "The World's Narrowest Bridge", as well as "The World's Narrowest Animal Crossing." The passage measures 60 feet long, and it's constructed of aluminum piping covered with an old fire hose. Over the years, it's been taken down for repairs and was eventually relocated to its current spot on Olympia Way, near the Civic Center. Four additional bridges have since been added in the area to help keep squirrels safe and sound.

Check out this short footage of a critter making its way across this adorable bridge:

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