The Blue Bridge (officially named the Pioneer Memorial Bridge) is a four-lane bridge connecting Pasco, Washington to Kennewick. U.S. Highway 395 crosses the Columbia River through this bridge. It gets its name, innovatively enough, from the blue paint used on the suspension beams. It is one of three bridges connecting Pasco to the other members of the Tri-Cities of Washington (Kennewick and Richland), along with the Cable Bridge to the east and the Interstate 182 bridge from Richland to the northwest. There is a U.S. Flag on top of the bridge. A log bridge in the French Alps near Vallorcine. ... Pasco is a city located in Franklin County, Washington. ... Kennewick is a city located in Benton County in south east Washington State. ... MAJOR JUNCTIONS JUNCTION POSTMILE I-15 CA SBD 0. ... Columbia River Gorge, Washington or North side The Columbia River (French: fleuve Columbia) is a river situated in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... The term Blue may refer any of a number of similar colors. ... A suspension bridge is a type of bridge that has been made since ancient times. ... The Tri-Cities in the state of Washington are Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick. ... Richland Police Station in foreground. ... Interstate 182 is a short interstate spur route of Interstate 82 located in the Tri-Cities region of Washington state. ... Flag ratio: 10:19; nicknames: Stars and Stripes, Old Glory The flag of the United States of America consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars...
The Blue Bridge is home to the most car accidents in the entire Tri-Cities area, with one occurring almost every three days. During rush hour, the junction of U.S Route 395 and Washington State Route 240 on the south side of the bridge is especially crowded. The result of excessive speed, this cement truck rolls over into the front garden of a house. ... Rush hour at Tokyo Station, Yamanote Line A rush hour is a part of the day with busy traffic and hence traffic congestion on the roads and crowded public transport; normally the two periods in a day when people are travelling to or from work or school. ...