In April the Washington State Department of Transportation opened
CROSSING LAK E WASHINGTON In April the Washington State Department of Transportation opened the world’s longest floating bridge. Like the structure it replaces, the new crossing carries State Route 520 across Lake Washington, near Seattle. By Trevor Lighty, p.e., m.asce, Greg Banks, p.e., Don Oates, p.e., d.pe, m.asce, Jim Guarre, p.e., s.e., Erik Nelson, and Dave Becher, p.e.
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During the celebrations in early April of this year marking the opening of the new sr 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, more than 50,000 people enjoyed spectacular views as they walked across Lake Washington.
june 2016
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During the celebrations in early April of this year marking the opening of the new sr 520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, more than 50,000 people enjoyed spectacular views as they walked across Lake Washington.
june 2016
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