The New Gertie is a photograph by Benjamin Yeager which was uploaded on November 14th, 2013.
The New Gertie
Built in 1950, the current westbound section of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was constructed as a replacement of the original Narrows Bridge which was... more
Title
The New Gertie
Artist
Benjamin Yeager
Medium
Photograph - Color Photo
Description
Built in 1950, the current westbound section of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was constructed as a replacement of the original Narrows Bridge which was nicknamed "Galloping Gertie" due to its tendency to flutter among the area's high winds. The original Gertie was opened on July 1, 1940 but collapsed into the Puget Sound just four months later on November 7th. A second bridge was built next to this one in 2007 which carries the eastbound traffic.
Uploaded
November 14th, 2013
