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The bridge was built to transport heavy equipment across the Columbia River during the construction of the dam, and thereafter as a permanent highway bridge. As such, it was designed to carry a heavier load than was typical. The bridge is supported by two concrete piers, about 150 feet (46 m)
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high. During construction, one of the piers began to tilt, probably due to fine glacial material under the gravel. Additional supports were added as a temporary measure. It employed between 1,000 and 1,200 men. The piers were later taken down to bedrock using
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Columbia River Bridge at Grand Coulee Dam, Spanning Columbia River at State Route 155, Coulee Dam, Okanogan County, WA
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Coordinates
47°57′56″N 118°58′56″W / 47.965431°N 118.982164°W / 47.965431; -118.982164
SR 155
Columbia River
cantilever truss
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Coulee Dam, Washington
MPS
Historic Bridges/Tunnels in Washington State TR
82004267
State Route 155
Columbia River
Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee, Washington
National Register of Historic Places
pneumatic caissons
List of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record in Washington (state)
List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state)
"Bridge List M 23-09"
"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service
"Historic Bridges"
WSDOT


"HAER Inventory - Grand Coulee Bridge"
National Park Service
Accompanying two photos

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