Portland, OR
About Columbia River NRHS Chapter
Riding the Columbia River Crossing offers a panoramic view of the twin Interstate 5 bridges spanning the Columbia River between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The northbound bridge, dating to 1917, and its 1958 southbound counterpart each carry three traffic lanes and feature a vertical‑lift draw span on the Washington side. Observers see historic through‑truss architecture framing the river while modern traffic flows beneath, highlighting a century‑old corridor still vital to regional transportation.
At a Glance
Verified daily- Type
- Railway historical society
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Rating
- 4.9 ★ 148 Google reviews
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Columbia River NRHS Chapter. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- Parking
- Free lot · street parking
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible parking
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 PMWednesday: ClosedThursday: ClosedFriday: ClosedSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed
Find the Depot
Around the Depot
Boat of Discovery, Captain George Vancouver monumentAttraction·★ 4.7 (7)3 min walkDirections →Vancouver City DockPark·★ 3.9 (9)3 min walkDirections →Life of Vancouver BridgeAttraction·★ 5 (1)5 min walkDirections →
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial PlazaPark·★ 4.7 (16)5 min walkDirections →Historic Lucky Lager BuildingAttraction·★ 5 (1)6 min walkDirections →Valo Wine - Vancouver Tasting RoomAttraction·★ 4.8 (94)6 min walkDirections →Vista point, I-5 bridgeAttraction·★ 4.8 (6)7 min walkDirections →
Getting There & Staying Nearby
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Tours & Activities near Portland
Tours
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