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From the archives: Columbia River bridge construction under way

Piers for a high bridge over the Columbia River at Plymouth are nearing completion. Erection of the super-structure is scheduled to begin soon. The bridge, which will replace ferries now operating at Plymouth, is to be opened later this year. This photo published April 8, 1954.
Piers for a high bridge over the Columbia River at Plymouth are nearing completion. Erection of the super-structure is scheduled to begin soon. The bridge, which will replace ferries now operating at Plymouth, is to be opened later this year. This photo published April 8, 1954. Tri-City Herald file

Piers for a high bridge over the Columbia River at Plymouth are nearing completion.

Erection of the super-structure is scheduled to begin soon.

The bridge, which will replace ferries now operating at Plymouth, is to be opened later this year.

This photo published April 8, 1954.

This story was originally published June 2, 2016 at 2:57 AM with the headline "From the archives: Columbia River bridge construction under way."

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