Grays River Covered Bridge
The Grays River Covered Bridge is a one-lane covered bridge over the Grays River in western Wahkiakum County, Washington. It is the only covered bridge still in use as a public highway in Washington State. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Grays River Covered Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 46°21′17.60″N 123°34′52.12″W |
| Carries | Covered Bridge Road |
| Crosses | Grays River |
| Locale | Grays River, Washington |
| Heritage status | NRHP |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Howe truss |
| Material | Timber |
| Total length | 155.5 feet (47.4 m) |
| Width | 14 feet (4.3 m) |
| Height | 22.5 feet (6.9 m) |
| Clearance above | 16.75 feet (5.11 m) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1905 |
Grays River Covered Bridge | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
The Grays River Covered Bridge in 1988 | |
| MPS | Historic Bridges/Tunnels in Washington State TR (AD) |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000880 |
| Added to NRHP | November 23, 1971 |
| Location | |
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