Tacoma Narrows Bridges

This picture taken of the Tacoma Narrows Bridges from Fort Nisqually at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington.  These are the the Suspension Bridges (Eastbound and Westbound) that replaced the historically known "Galloping Gertie" which opened in July of 1940 but collapsed due to aeroelastic flutter four months later.  Its nickname came from the vertical movement of the deck observed by the construction workers during windy conditions.  It collapsed in the Pugent Sound the morning of November 7, 1940, from winds of over 40 miles per hour.  The bridges, Westbound with a total length of 5979 feet, connect the city of Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula across what is known as Tacoma Narrows strait.  There is a toll cost of $2.75 for Good To Go! account with Transponders or $4.00 for cash/credit.