Photos by Tag: deception pass bridge
The wheels on the bus
With a baby in the family the song “Wheels on the bus” comes into my head often. On this morning I watched as a school bus headed across Deception Pass Bridge toward Skagit County. Gives the expression “field trip” a whole new meaning.
Bridge from above: 2015
Aerial of Deception Pass from the east, Summer of 2015.
Forest view
Deception Pass Bridge, as viewed through the trees on a shoreline path above North Beach.
Deception Pass panorama
Both bridges are included in this Sunday afternoon view above North Beach at Deception Pass. The bridges have linked Fidalgo and Whidbey islands since 1935.
Invitation to a photo: 2005
At this time of year marine layer “fog” is a regular occurrence at Deception Pass. It was August 2005 when I pulled over on the Fidalgo Island side of the bridge for this image.
Bridges under construction: 1935
Deception Pass and Canoe Pass bridges under construction. 1935. Photo from Washington State Department of Transportation archives.
The Bridges of Fidalgo Island
By Steve Berentson Many who travel to Anacortes are surprised to learn the popular seaside community is located on an island. Another surprise is that this island is served by five bridges. While there are five bridges, the spans are located at only three service points. There are two sets of “twins,” and a small, […]
Cold and clear
Another cold, clear day in northwest Washington. No better place to celebrate the views than Deception Pass State Park (North Beach on right, Deception Pass Bridge on horizon).
Bridge project wraps with $24 million price tag
A high profile bridge maintenance, repair and paint project at Deception Pass was completed early this year with a total price tag of $24 million, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The project, which took two-plus years, started with one contractor and ended with another. Completing the job was North Carolina-based Cekra, […]
New angle on familiar beauty
Mt. Baker Thursday morning, as viewed through the trees under Deception Pass Bridge, North Whidbey side.
State reports stats on Deception Pass Bridge Project
For two-plus years, contractors for the state Department of Transportation worked on a bridge paint and maintenance project at Deception Pass. The work was complete early this year, and today WSDOT issued a public report with project elements. According to the WSDOT, the contractor cleaned exposed metal and applied 4,000 gallons of paint under a […]
Bridge painters demobilize
Regular travelers across Deception Pass Bridge have noticed that after two-plus years, maintenance and painting crews are wrapping up painting and demobilizing equipment. WSDOT contractor Cekra appears to be within a week or so of removing project materials including a corrugated metal “floor” under Deception Pass and Canoe Pass spans. I am eager to see […]
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