Vernita Bridge
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The Vernita Bridge is a bridge on Washington State Route 24 over the Columbia River between Grant County and Benton County, located approximately Script error: No such module "convert". south of Desert Aire and Mattawa, Washington. The bridge is in the Hanford Reach National Monument near the Hanford Site.
Ferry
An oar and current powered ferry business was opened at Vernita in 1901, as an alternative to crossing at White Bluffs, several miles to the east. This was then replaced with a cable ferry in 1908. This operated until 1943, when the area was evacuated as part of the Manhattan Project. Washington State revived a public ferry service at the location in 1957 as part of their Highway initiative. This service remained in operation until 1965, when the bridge was constructed.[1]
Climate
The weather station near the Vernita Bridge is the location of the highest recorded July temperature in the state of Washington. This record was achieved when it reached Script error: No such module "convert"., in 1928. This is also the site of the hottest April temperature in Washington, Script error: No such module "convert"., in 1934. This is the only place in Washington where a temperature of above Script error: No such module "convert". has occurred in April. This happened two times: in 1926 and 1934.
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External links
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- Bridges over the Columbia River
- Bridges in Benton County, Washington
- Bridges in Grant County, Washington
- Road bridges in Washington (state)
- 1965 establishments in Washington (state)
- Bridges completed in 1965
- Steel bridges in the United States
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- Girder bridges in the United States
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