Be mindful of closures check WSDOT before you leave my trip across this beautiful bridge happened to be right at opening time. Very well monitored and maintained bridge that definitely should be on your list of places to go! read more

FREE, BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING VIEWS and almost always open to traffic. It was a beautiful drive above, left, right, ahead..... Beautifully scenery and expansive views! I appreciate it being FREE of charge! read more

Hood Canal Bridge - Beautiful ride! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

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This is a floating drawbridge. Maybe a mile long but no toll. On the way to Port Townsend. read more

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This bridge is super fun to cross! It is a floating bridge and drawbridge. The views from both sides are spectacular. It took us about 2 minutes to cross this 1.5 mile bridge. It was originally built in 1961, but a storm in 1979 tore critical parts of the floating bridge. It constantly has repairs to this day. The deepest part under the bridge is about 340'. Currently, there is no toll charged to cross it. Would definitely recommend if in the area. read more

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The Hood Canal Bridge is really a great bridge to drive on! You are on there for a considerable amount of time. If you are driving you can briefly glance at the beautiful scenic view of the water and if going west and if it's clear you can see the Olympic mountains. If you are a passenger then you can really enjoy the crossing and it's just so very beautiful. The bridge does stop traffic occasionally if a large boat or ship needs to pass through it and sometimes it's closed for repairs so that is something to be mindful of. There is no place to pull off on the side of the bridge to admire the view but if you are heading east there is a turn off to your left just before the bridge. Once you make that left then make a right and it takes you down to a boat ramp. There you can get a pretty great picture of it facing east. I don't know anybody that has a boat but boating around this area is probably the best way to enjoy the bridge and the view to the west as you can get various angles as you are on the water. read more

Hood Canal Bridge - View of the Hood Canal Bridge to the east by the boat ramp just prior to crossing the bridge. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

The fact that it is closed to traffic 10 times a day n backs up traffic for miles , and creates all mayhem if an accident occurs there is not one law enforcement officer or bridge worker to facilitate flow of traffic read more

I live in a very cool place! The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was blown down in the wind. The Hood Canal Bridge sank in a storm. And now the West Seattle Bridge is cracking. Engineeringly speaking the Puget Sound area is awesome. The current Hood Canal Bridge is a floating Bridge, meaning it lays on the water. It is also a draw bridge, meaning the bridge opens up when ships need to pass through the canal. Driving across the bridge is scenic and as of my last crossing on 7 May 2020 toll-free. The bridge runs NW-SE with Port Gamble, Poulsbo, and Kingston to explore on the southeast end/side of the bridge. To the northwest end/side of the bridge there is Port Ludlow, Sequim, Port Angeles, Neah Bay and the rest of the Olympic Peninsula to adventure to. On my most recent drive across the bridge (my next stop Port Angeles) I noticed a small pull-out on the left hand side of the road once off the bridge on the NW end. I found a street branching off Highway 104 and turned around, circling back to stop at the pull-out. Turns out the pull-out is for commuters and has a viewpoint with a short trail on some grass looking out at the bridge. There were also some information panels/placards about the Hood Canal, the surrounding watershed, water pollution, and what you can do to help reduce water pollutants. I drove across the bridge at sunrise and the colors and calm waters were glorious. A calming beginning to the sunlight hours of the day after. read more

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The Hood Canal Bridge is a draw bridge that links Kingston to Port Gamble. There is no toll or fare required to cross it. This is a scenic area to stop by on either side to get a view of Squamish Harbor. I've seen whales out here a couple of times as I was driving by. Have yet to actually see the draw bridge pulled up for a boat but not complaining as I'm going out this way to see the parents and that would delay the visit. By law, DOT is required to open the bridge 1 hour beforehand for boats so you'll have at least that long to sit in your car if they need to open the bridge up. You can check WSDOT's webpage for the bridge for scheduled draw bridge times, tides, FAQ, etc. read more

Who wants to hear a good story about a bridge? I unfortunately don't have one but I'd venture a shiny nickel someone here has a good one! This is a main thoroughfare from the Poulsbo/Bainbridge Island area up to the northern peninsula and is a good time to go across. We've been stopped here once for some boats going through and found, much to our delight, that the place pivots and actually turns rather than rising up. Different and good. This is apparently where many of the navy ships make their way to Bremerton (Cue the MxPx song) and is quite impressive. You may not notice the bridge whilst crossing, but if you've got a second to admire it and you appreciate a good structure over water, this is the spot for you! read more

This is an excellent bridge! It floats, and its really long. You have two lanes of traffic...one coming and one going. This makes it extra exciting! Heading West is the best! Because you get a view of the Olympics. On stormy days you're in for a real treat! Waves crash up on the sides. And if you're really lucky, ya may get to sit on the bridge for an hour while a submarine goes by! Troopers like to sit on this bridge. Some people think they're looking for speeders or waiting for submarines. I think they're just enjoying the view. I'd also like to add that it's also my favorite bridge to drive under. read more

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What can I say? I enjoy bridges. Ok, so I'm easily amused and enjoy the little things in life. The Hood Canal Bridge is a floating bridge on SR 104 and connects the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. This floating bridge is almost a mile and a half in length and spans 600 feet. This is the longest floating bridge the world. The view is quite spectacular on a gorgeous day. This bridge is a pontoon bridge with a retractable draw span allowing boat traffic through. read more

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The Hood Canal Bridge is a floating bridge located in Washington that carries Washington State Route 104 across Hood Canal and connects the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. At 7,869 feet (2,398 m) long, (floating portion 6,521 feet (1,988 m)) it is the longest floating bridge in the world located in a saltwater tidal basin, and the third longest floating bridge overall. First opened in 1961, it was the second concrete floating bridge constructed in Washington. Since that time, it has become a vital link for local residents, freight haulers, commuters, and recreational travelers. The convenience it provides has had a major impact on economic development, especially in eastern Jefferson County. So..... There's the little History & Information Blurb I found. But I gotta say, I've been traveling over the Hood Canal Bridge for over 20 years, Always kind of cool especially on a Beautiful Summer Day !! Ever so often they have to open the bridge for Marine Traffic (Small Ships & Submarines), Usually it is a quick process and you don't have to wait long. Not many places have floating bridges. It's just kind of nice to have some to marvel at in our great state. read more

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I was hoping to see the bridge in action. I've honestly have never seen a draw bridge actually being used but it was a good drive over it. There were some great views here as we got closer to Seattle! read more

Hood Canal Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

This bridge closes for up to an hour at a time for boat crossings. They only give an hour heads up via text, which is not very useful if you're a tourist who is not subscribed or if it's a multi-hour drive. We managed to hit the delays in both directions. Get it together Washington, you can build bridges that boats go under you know. read more

It's a nice jaw-bridge you can see wild life swimming but if you are Planning to love near I will warn you when a boat comes and the bridge opens it's about 30 mins or 1 hour wait for you Croods the bridge or go to so overall it's a nice bridge and you can see wildlife so it's nice read more

Still standin... good job guys. why is this even on yelp?! Suggested to me based on location... sure I'll leave a Yelp review. Service was good, view is to die for, sometimes the wait is longer than necessary and other patrons can be obnoxiously slow but otherwise, good experience all around, everytime. read more

Gorgeous floating bridge! It is an amazing bridge. The only reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is - 9 yrs ago hubby was working near here and got deathly ill (it was start of an illness that left me unable to do anything for almost 7 months) and the bridge was CLOSED!! It was closed for 24 hrs for repairs so in his condition he had to drive around and it took him almost 9 hrs to get to the hospital..... read more

Pretty neat floating bridge. I'm visiting from out of town and will have only used this nifty link to the Olympic Peninsula a couple of times, but found it fascinating to see the traffic stop, bridge open, and then see boats pass through the middle. While we were stopped I got out of the car and snapped some photos. We waited about 20 minutes for the two boats to pass. We used the bridge to go from Seattle to get to Olympic National Park and came from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal. Heading west, traffic seems smooth versus the traffic heading east on the bridge. It could be because there's a big Seahawks game this afternoon, possibly causing a lot of travel across the water. Overall it's a neat bridge and doesn't take too much time to get across. If you use this route be prepared to stop in the event a boat needs to pass, so plan ahead! read more

Really nice scenic bridge. Drove across on a nice sunny day and saw some great scenery. We stopped to get out of the car and take some photos. We were on our way to Oak Bay Park to go clamming and took a stroll around here. If you go clamming in this area, make sure to check the tide tables. Makes all the difference of clam chowder or drive through food. read more

This "thing" is absolutely the worst traffic issue I am aware of in Washington state. The COAST GUARD drives the rules of engagement with regard to when, how often, and for whom the floating bridge will open and stop traffic on the ONLY direct route from Seattle-Tacoma to the entire Olympic Peninsula. Add to that it's on a TWO LANE ROAD and it is a nightmare in the summer. This state laid many millions of dollars to derelicts which wouldn't work during COVID and millions more on highway projects for fish can more more freely but have DOT a paltry $10M to fix the traffic issues associated with this abortion. SPEND THE MONEY TO FIX THIS ISSUE. Many easy ideas - put a toll on it and give a transponder anyone in JEFFERSON County who loves within 10 miles of the bridge. Why? Because we have to cross this "thing" to access any reasonable services (Medical, shopping, services, etc) as Sequim is significantly farther. The folks in Kitsap County don't NEED to cross the bridge. They CHOOSE to so "no free ride". Based on the ridiculous volume of motor homes, campers, trailers, boats, and other weekend warrior transport that crowd this (again - TWO LANE) road we could raise the funds to fix the issues in a few years. read more

This the closest spot I can check into. It will not check in to my location. It show Hansville. Closest cell tower in my location. I in a remote quiet area. I only hear nature sounds and it so cool I can look up into the sky and see shooting stars and many other things floating thru the sky.... many stars last night. It was so beautiful. Relaxing on the dock.... read more