View from my window, very busy high volume Interstate Bridge connecting Northeast Portland to Southwest Downtown Portland. Rush hour often slows to a crawl for vehicles in exiting and South and West connection lanes.

Wow. What a beauty!

Portland is definitely the City of Bridges and something that I truly appreciate since my family and I lived far from any bridges while living a long time in Colorado.I crossed the Fremont Bridge while heading to Sea-Tac for weekend work training.It carries I-405 over the Willamette River.It feels tight while driving over it, but if you are a passenger you can certainly catch some some amazing glimpses of Portland.What is really cool is that it is the second longest tied-arch bridge in the world!

Cool bridge in a city full of bridges

This is a much quieter part of the west side board walk.

I have very fond memories of this bridge

Landmark sets stage for Christmas Ships Parade. Best place to view several times a season. We use the Westside river boardwalk as our traditional place to go along the Willamette. An Icon of Portland, the Fremont, aka the I-405 Bridge, was an interesting build with the top arch being barged in and then lifted 170 feet into place. Its named for the street where it takes off from on the Eastside which was named for famous explorer, Capt. John C. Fremont. It opened in November 1973.Today, City of Portland uses much of the ground below it to house their large collection of maintenance vehicles. Lately, it seems they are fencing the area off for more equipment. I didnt think about it much until last year, 2017, a bridge outside Atlanta burned and collapsed. At first it was blamed entirely on a homeless man who set fire to a cloth chair. Turned out the city was involved by storing rolls of white conduit pipe under the bridge. I wonder how much bigger the fire would have been if their equipment had been stored in same area, kinda like here.Perhaps I wouldnt be so judgmental, except that they (who is in charge anyway?) let weeds take over cracks in the embankments of this giant bridge. All who pass by can see, no one polices the area (military jingo for pick up the refuse aka trash). It is also obvious to the casual observer that the large pillars which support this lovely bridge need painting, pretty soon, as they are peeling.When I first moved here in 1986 I drove the middle deck of this bridge nearly every day to go home. What I didnt like about that was how fumey the air was in there. I always wondered if they could install fans to clear the air and MAYBE make some wind energy with the cars driving by. Long shot, sure, but we could use more innovations in our world.Come on, Google, help us clean up our planet. Starting in our own backyard is the best place to begin. In the meantime, lets watch the Christmas Ships! Under the Fremont. Oh, those two flags: They were installed with the help of a helicopter.

Beautiful view our waterfront is so beautiful

Its my favorite bridge in town!

I liked it

It is a recognizable and nice looking bridge, traffic is very common tho B+

Great bridge.

Incredible. Such a huge bridge.

A beautiful bridge to use to cross the Willamette River with a great view of the surrounding Portland area especially at rush hour where you have plenty of time to look during slow traffic.

This is one Old Bridge after riding across its the first time I knew it had a place in my heart you will love it youll have to see it to believe it

Damn cool bridge

Beautiful bridge with a quaint walking trail. Ample parking under the bridge

The bridge is a little loud and scary to drive on because it’s so high up especially driving Westward, and the split is a bit confusing going into Vaughn st but it feels very stable and safe to drive across

Beautiful bridge. Walk my dog under it all the time on the NW end of Portland. Wish we could walk over it.

We are Bridge City, in all of our Bridges are beautiful! H Bridges and unique but they all have in common is a beautiful view. I will just have been updated and we also have a new one they are superb condition. Whoever told we have a toll bridge that opens up the boats go through it and it is amazing to see.. hope to see you here in Portland at Bridge City the great shopping, numerous movies and shows and and of course are legendary clubs.

Nice enough but its no St. Johns bridge

Portlands tallest downtown bridge also known as the 405 bridge. A double deck bridge featuring 5 north bound Lanes on the bottom and 5 southbound lanes on top the bridge connects I-405 with I-5 on the north end of Portlands core area and is also used to connect NW with NE Portland with separate offramps from the main freeway lanes the bridge stands tall enough to let sea going ships of all sizes under its single span. And sports a very large American flag Athens center of its Arch frame.

Beautiful bridge. Been past it a lot of times. The view. And someone said this is the 2nd longest bridge, I hope thats true!

Its a good looking bridge

Did you know that this is the second largest bridge on the Earth? No other bridges compare to this bridge except one in China. Its one of the biggest bridges in the world. You can research the history on this bridge. Its a good history. Its impressively massive. Sometimes traffic is bad on it, but just need to stay away when people are coming and going to and from work

This is not one of Portlands most beautiful bridges but it is part of the 405 Interstate that surrounds downtown Portland. Each year Portland has a bicycling event where you can ride over the bridges. Ive been on this bridge a few times during that event. There are great views when youre able to ride a bike which you cannot do normally as it is only for car traffic.

This bridge is anazing. Was on it on my bike and the views spectacular. If you have a opportunity to see it on a walk or bike do it!

A neat bridge

Probably has one of the best views in Portland. Usually has a bit of traffic, but I drive across it every day and its usually O.K. Also is one of only a couple arch bridges in Portland and quite nice to look at, especially from a distance.

Gotta live the bridge.....right!?.... I mean its a really well used piece of equipment....wouldnt ya say!

I have been watching this bridge for many years and now use it as a mile marker for when I travel the I-5 corridor.

NO BICYCLE ACCESS! Not good! Shame PDX,shame!

Every year Portland hosts the Bridge Pedal, allowing bicycles to cross nearly all of the Citys bridges including this one. What most people dont know is that simultaneous to the Bridge Pedal is the Bridge Stride: a multi-bridge run/walk. What is cool about the Bridge Stride is that typically crosses the upper deck of the Fremont Bridge. I HIGHLY recommend that at least once you do one of the two, solely for the opportunity to see this bridge and its beautiful views on foot. A lends a totally new perspective the next time youre crossing it at 55mph.

This area is always backed up. As I take this way home every night during the week, I deal with people who just can not drive on dry pavement. Being from the northeast where winters are beyond tough, at least they can drive correctly.

Pretty cool when you can ride your bike on the highest point in Portland Metro area: Fremont Bridge (the one with the US flag on top). Doing the Providence Bridge Peddal: Views are spectacular and way cool. Entertainment and vendors on the bridge.

Its a bridge, it has traffic. Why dont we have teleporters yet?

On several occasions, Ive participated in the Providence Bridge Pedal and have crossed the top deck of the Fremont bridge several times. One year, as some of the pictures Ive shared, I took part in the Fremont Express (12 bridge ride), which featured a breakfast on top of the Fremont and then crossing it a second time later in the morning before proceeding up river to the St. Johns. This year (2018), for a change of pace, I took the Bridge (5 miles) Stride and we entered the 405 at 16th and Glisan and strode to the top of the Fremont along with cyclists who came from off the Marquam. Quite an experience and a challenge where walking is concerned.

Beautiful tied arch bridgeI am particularly fond of the main arch and the views of the southwest hills from it. Also on a clear day you can see mt. St. Helens. Oregon and American flag are flown on top.

Stunning views of Portland from this bridge!

Best of PDX

Bridge Pedal let me ride on the bridge!

Beautiful bridge! Carries I-205 across the Willamette river next to several other cool bridges, and was actually built in the late 60s-early 70s because Portlanders didnt like the look of the recently built (at the time) Marquam bridge!

Its a very attractive bridge

People dont know how to drive in OREGON. NEED TO MASS saturate bridges with PROZAC so people chill out and drive right in OREGON

I love the view from this bridge. Always the moment when I feel home.

There isnt anything special about Fremont bridge but it gets you to where you need to go! Its nice and easy.

The Fremont Bridge is a steel tied-arch bridge over the Willamette River located in Portland, Oregon, United States. It carries Interstate 405 and US 30 traffic between downtown and North Portland where it intersects with I-5.

The fremont bridge is a pretty iconic structure on the willamette river - at the end of the day it serves its function in preventing cars from falling into the water, but its worth a walk by / under to take in its impressive scale and presence!

From certain angles and distances the bridge is a graceful and elegant span that seems to be almost Platonic in its simple geometric form. From up close it is rusty, covered with peeling paint and a traffic chokepoint.

Traffic all the time!

The line to get on was ridiculously long and the service was terrible...

Didnt collapse!! Would use again.

Nice bridge

Beautiful

Five stars purely for aesthetics

Its a functioning bridge that crosses the Willamette River. Would use to cross again.

My father had a framed picture of this bridge in his office, when I visited Portland I seen it in person, and it was even more grande to me.

Closed it down $$$

Best bridge in Portland!

Nice view.

This is my favorite freeway bridge in Portland!

I like this bridge.

Bridge over water

Beautiful

Its a bridge ha

Beautiful view from the bridge

Reasons

Tallest bridge in Portland.

First time notice that there is an arch like bridge in Portland

Looks awesome

Dont jump off