Historic Hood River
Hood River- White Salmon Bridge
7-31-2013
Notes
This closeup show the Hood River White Salmon Bridge before it was modified to accommodate the Bonneville Pool in 1937. Note the wooden approach supports and the lack of a lift span.
Compare this view with this later view during the flood of 1948.
charlott
What I noticed first was the lack of structures on the bluff across the way. Not much traffic, just one loan car. Would be interesting to see how many vehicles went over per day. Was it a toll bridge in those days?
l.e.
I am guessing this is also a spring, high water photo.
What a time saving luxury this bridge must have been.
Do you think horses and wagons used the bridge after it was first built?
longshot
Wonder what the original decking material was? Wood?
Arthur
There’s a good picture of the original wood decking here:
https://www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org?showimage=434
steve
Thanks for the correct title- I’ve always wondered why the present bridge sign at the HR Port toll booth make no mention of White Salmon- especially since the bridge is within lower portion of the CIty of White Salmon and that is where one ends up once you’ve crossed the bridge. Seems odd…
Anyone know of more info or details ?
Rawhyde
Interesting that there was a ladder down to the water.
Bill P.
I recall the decking to be "fish plates", a metal plate over a wooden deck that went clicka-ty-clack rather than signing like today.