Tacoma Narrows Bridge history - Community connections

The bridges as community connections

Why were the Tacoma Narrows Bridges built? What makes them significant?

Discover fascinating historical, social, political, and economic information about the bridges.

• Crossing the Narrows: Idea & dream...to 1937
• Success: Creating the Narrows Bridge, 1937 to 1940
• "Galloping Gertie" collapses, November 7, 1940
• Aftermath: A new beginning, 1940 to 1950
• Bridge connections, 1950 to present
• Washington's history with toll collections
• Narrows Park: Official bridge viewing site