Photos by Tag: deception pass bridge
A peek at new paint, Deception Pass Bridge
Featured here are “before and after” photographs of sections of the Deception Pass and Canoe Pass bridges, currently in the midst of a comprehensive maintenance, repair and paint project under contract with the state Department of Transportation. The spans will ultimately boast a new, shiny coat of green paint, as evidenced on the east guardrail […]
Iconic NW bridges undergo facelift
Northwest icon Deception Pass bridges have been under protective shrouds on and off for months as contractors do repair and paint work for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). “The bridge” is actually two spans: Canoe Pass Bridge connecting Fidalgo Island to the center support of Pass Island, and Deception Pass Bridge connecting to […]
Bridge work continues at Pass
With bridge access from above severely limited due to the ongoing painting project, I opted to walk up from North Beach. It is fascinating to see the network of brackets, cables, chainlink and “curtains” put into place for bridge repairs and paint prep workers. Much activity has now moved south from Canoe Pass Bridge on […]
Activity under bridge
The dark shadow in this image serves as evidence that there is a bridge above the action. Deception Pass, low tide.
Native American dancer: 1985
This boy was part of a native American dancing group that took part in the summer celebration of the Deception Pass Bridge’s 50th anniversary in 1985. The anniversary event featured a brief ceremony at the bridge, with a program afterward at Deception Pass State Park.
High wire work
Steel cables and chain link fencing are being installed at Deception Pass Bridge as work continues on a repair/painting project. This span will soon be “shrouded” so chipping, primer and paint can take place. The project is under the umbrella of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) as the bridge is part of state […]
Paint prep under the bridge
Worker activity is visible as one crosses the bridges at Deception Pass, but the real action is under the steel spans. A walk down the stairs leading from the North Whidbey parking lot puts you in a position to see the intricate support and safety systems assembled for workers who are preparing the Deception Pass […]
Hanging out at Deception Pass
Contract workers continued work at Deception Pass Bridge today, preparing support structure for wraps that will be hung before chipping and sandblasting begins on the steel span. These images include workers at north and south ends of the bridge, about 180 feet above the water. The project requires closure to one lane from time to […]
Paint project continues on two spans
Contractors are back at work in earnest on the two iconic bridges at Deception Pass. These photos were taken on a Saturday morning. Work also continues at night, with traffic across the bridges often reduced to one lane. Note two colors on some sections of the bridge: brown color is primer coat. Spans will ultimately […]
Snow at the Pass: January 2020
Thirteen months ago today I shot this photo at Deception Pass on the way to Oak Harbor. My driver/friend was gracious enough to pull over to give me a few minutes. And today, the snow is back!
Bridge preservation resumes February 8
A new contractor will begin the final phase of critical preservation work on two of Washington’s historic bridges on Monday, Feb. 8. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) signed an agreement with Cekra, Inc. from Wilmington, N.C. to resume sandblasting and painting on the Canoe Pass and Deception Pass bridges. The multi-year project to […]
Baker from the bridge
Mt. Baker Tuesday morning, as viewed from east side of Deception Pass Bridge, Fidalgo Island bluff in the foreground.