Pontoon bridge in western Washington State, United States
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Hood Canal Bridge
USS Ohio (SSGN-726) maneuvers through the drawspan to her homeport in Bangor
The Hood Canal Bridge (officially William A. Bugge Bridge) is a floating bridge in the northwest United States, located in western Washington.[2] It carries State Route 104 across Hood Canal in Puget Sound and connects the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. At 7,869 feet (1.490 mi; 2.398 km) in length (floating portion 6,521 feet (1.235 mi; 1.988 km)), it is the longest floating bridge in the world located in a saltwater tidal basin, and the third longest floating bridge overall.[3] It opened in 1961 and was the second concrete floating bridge constructed in Washington. Since that time, it has become a vital link for local residents, freight haulers, commuters, and recreational travelers. The convenience it provides has had a major impact on economic development, especially in eastern Jefferson County.[4]
The bridge is officially named after William A. Bugge (1900–1992), the director of the Department of Highways from 1949 to 1963, who was a leader in the planning and construction of the bridge.
^SR 104, East Half[permanent dead link], and SR 104, West Half[permanent dead link], from National Bridge Inventory
^"Spanning Hood Canal". Spokesman-Review. (AP photo). November 1, 1959. p. 20.
^"The 10 Longest Floating Bridges in the World".
^"Bridge loss hits wide state area". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Associated Press. February 14, 1979. p. 2.
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