Astoria Bridge: Quick Facts

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The Astoria Bridge, a long steel truss structure, curves over the Columbia River, connecting the states of Oregon and Washington with forested hills in the background.

Interstate bridge spanning the Columbia River

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The northern terminus of the Akashi Strait Bridge in Terumi ward, southern Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, west-central Japan. The bridge spans the Akashi Strait and links Awaji Island to Honshu.

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