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Completed in 1925, the narrow, two-lane bridge is often the last chance to cross the river as you move south out of Portland.

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RSNN

Portland, OR5,803 contributions

I finally got round to seeing the new Sellwood Bridge

Apr 2017 • Solo

I had never seen the original Sellwhod Bridge that was built back in 1925. itt one was Portland's first fixed span bridges. The new Sellwood Bridge that replaced it recently is a deck arch style bridge. It connects the Sellwood and Westmoreland part of Portland on the east side with Macadam Avenue on the West side. The new bridge opened in February 2016.

A Tip for people wishing to take a nice photograph of the bridge: there is a good view of the Sellwood Bridge from the Sellwood Waterfront Park and from the dock that is located there.

Written 12 April 2017

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tiredandtravelled

Portland, OR1,159 contributions

New construction

Jan 2017 • Couples

So hurrah its done. One more earthquake proof bridge linking east and west side. But living on the west means I have to drive around Tyson Park (quite a trek) to get back south to cross the bridge. So it looks great, traffic is terrible, and no shorter than using the Powell Bridge. Nice job....just not that useful for me. Nice view from the bridge.

Written 18 January 2017

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mrspbs

San Diego, CA36 contributions

Bridge is on bike route, be careful while crossing.

Mar 2013 • Family

We rented bikes for the afternoon along the waterfront. The Sellwood Bridge was pointed out as a crossing to get to the other side of the waterfront for our return to the rental bike location. The bridge is being renovated now through 2014 and will require careful crossing. We had a younger child on her own bike, and made sure we all walked across. The path provided is shared with runners, walkers and bicyclists. Use caution when crossing.

Written 6 April 2013

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Colleencamille

10 contributions

Wonderful run/walk

Mar 2021

I’d do this again but go farther, at the end of this beautiful bridge walk, a trail continues along the river and i think it is even a loop. Nice wide sidewalk and not too long. Limited parking though so keep that in mind

Written 15 March 2021

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Mraschio

Milwaukie, OR235 contributions

New bridge old ideas!

Aug 2015 • Solo

It would be nice if you finished this bridge. It certainly needed replacement but to make the choice to not add any capacity is atrocious. It should be a nice reveal of the one lane each way bridge next year to see if it worth the millions of dollars spent.

Written 25 August 2015

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Krissiere

22 contributions

City of bridges

Nov 2015 • Solo

This will be a beautiful bridge when it is reconstruction is done. It connects the east and west sides of Portland at a very beautiful, historical scenic spot. Cute shops and restaurants on both sides in nice neighborhoods. Boats and fishing below at the beaches.

Written 31 January 2016

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andorian1701

Portland, OR95 contributions

Avoid while constructing

Avoid while under construction . But it might be interesting to some to see it in progress. They just slid the old bridge over , and are making the new one next to it.

Written 24 February 2013

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Commci

Portland, OR127 contributions

One of the most dangerous bridges in Oregon

Dec 2012

The bridge is being replaced but anyone thinking of using it should know that when the Feds did bridge assessments the Sellwood scored a 1 on a 10 scale for structure and safety... it probably would have scored lower if they could have offered fractions.

Written 6 January 2013

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