Astoria: US101 at - Bridge (North Span)
Few places in the Pacific Northwest have a history as closely tied to the Columbia River as Astoria. Established in 1811 by the Pacific Fur Company, it is widely regarded as the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. The city stands at Oregon's northwestern edge, near the Columbia's broad mouth at the Pacific Ocean. The Astoria–Megler Bridge carries US 101 across the river to Washington; opened in 1966, the steel truss crossing measures about 4.1 miles. Astoria's working-river identity is preserved at the Columbia River Maritime Museum, whose exhibits cover navigation, fishing and the hazardous river bar. Restored commercial buildings and steep hillside streets give the port its distinctive urban form.
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The Columbia River defines the setting of Astoria — its broad working channel, docks and steep hillside streets have long connected daily life here to maritime trade and the Pacific. Founded in 1811 as Fort Astoria, the settlement gave the city its name and became an important early American foothold in the Pacific Northwest fur trade. The Astoria–Megler Bridge crosses the river toward Washington, while the Columbia River Maritime Museum traces the region’s navigation, fishing and shipping heritage. Victorian-era homes still climb the slopes above the waterfront. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Astoria and the lower Columbia River.
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