Beautiful when it was new in 1914, this
bridge over Latourell Creek has aged
well. Rather than detracting from
the unique beauty of the Columbia River
Gorge, this bridge swathed with its
garlands of moss and lichen is a
pleasing accent to its picturesque
surroundings.
The Historic Columbia River Highway, of
which this bridge is a part, was the
first scenic roadway in the United
States. Designed by engineer and
landscape architect Samuel C. Lancaster
and built between 1913 and 1922, it
demonstrates that human constructions
can complement the natural splendors
that surround them.
