Astoria–Megler ferry
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The Astoria–Megler ferry, also called the Astoria–McGowan ferry and the Astoria–North Beach ferry, ran across the Columbia River between Astoria, Oregon, and two ferry docks near the present small com
Tourist II
Ferry North Beach
Astoria–Megler Bridge
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The Astoria–Megler Bridge is a steel cantilever through-truss bridge in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States that spans the lower Columbia River. It carries a section of U.S. Route 101 fr
Astoria–Megler ferry
…highway department also took over operation of Tourist II, and modified the vessel by shortening the superstructure and installing radar equipment. The Astoria–Megler Bridge was completed on July 29, 1966, which replaced the need for the three-boat ferry service. The final run, made by the M.R. Chessman, departed from Astoria…
Viewed from the Astoria side of the Columbia River
Looking west over Astoria in 1986
View of the bridge from Astoria neighborhood