The Bridge To Nowhere In The Middle Of The Washington Woods Will Capture Your Imagination
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Jessica Wick
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Many of Washington’s most famous bridges, like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Deception Pass Bridge, are fully functional, offering iconic views as they keep us connected. And then there are spots like the Vance Creek Bridge, which is hidden in the middle of nowhere… and also goes nowhere.
This historic arch bridge sits at the end of a very short hike. And while visitors are expressly prohibited from accessing it, it’s still interesting to see, especially when you know its history.
The bridge is surrounded by lush green forest, making it look like a well-hidden gem.
It was decommissioned in the 1970s, when logging on the Olympic Peninsula saw a sharp decline.
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This bridge is extremely dangerous and it is not recommended that people visit or hike across it.
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There are numerous signs advising people to stay off the bridge, and for good reason.
Although it is marked as private property, there will be signs explaining that visitors are allowed to walk to the bridge.
The Green Diamond Resource Company has stated they are not interested in demolishing the bridge as doing so would damage the sensitive riparian environment it's built over. It would also be extremely expensive.
The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and to the Mason County Historic Preservation Register in 2008.
Have you ever seen Washington’s bridge to nowhere?
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Vance Creek Bridge, Vance Creek Viaduct Trail, Shelton, WA 98584, USA