Whilamut Passage Bridge Explained

The Whilamut Passage Bridge^{[1] [2]} is a pair of bridges across the Willamette River in Eugene, Oregon, U.S. The west span was completed in 2011.^[3] The east span was completed and opened in August 2013.^{[2] [4]} They carry Interstate 5 traffic and replaced an earlier bridge completed in 1961.^[5] Construction on the bridges began in 2009 and cost $204 million.^[6]

See also

• List of crossings of the Willamette River
• Knickerbocker Bicycle Bridge—nearby bicycle bridge running parallel to the Whilamut Passage Bridge over the Millrace

References

44.0455°N -123.0499°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Emerging Theme: Willamette Passage. www.lcog.org. October 30, 2012.
2. Web site: Interstate 5 span's Native American name, Whilamut Passage Bridge, praised. The Register-Guard. September 30, 2012.
3. Web site: I-5 southbound Willamette River Bridge opens two months ahead of schedule. Oregon.gov. August 24, 2011.
4. Web site: Willamette Passage Bridge Opens. KEZI.com. August 8, 2013.
5. News: Baker . Mark . May 20, 2010 . A name to span a river's past and future . A1 . The Register-Guard . July 9, 2018.
6. News: July 26, 2013 . 4 years in the making: 'Whilamut Bridge' over Willamette completed . KVAL . July 9, 2018.