History of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Historical and technical information and resources about the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, known as "Galloping Gertie," which collapsed into Puget Sound on November 7, 1940. You'll also find information about the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
A Short History of "Galloping Gertie"
A short video clip and a brief summary of the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
A short video clip and a brief summary of the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Bridge Oscillation Video Clip
KCTS, the local PBS station, provides this color video clip of the Tacoma Narrow's Bridge distinctive oscillation.
KCTS, the local PBS station, provides this color video clip of the Tacoma Narrow's Bridge distinctive oscillation.
History of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The University of Washington Special Collections provides this web history of the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, including many photos and a link to their digital collection of bridge-related content.
The University of Washington Special Collections provides this web history of the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, including many photos and a link to their digital collection of bridge-related content.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The Washinton State Department of Transportation provides this excellent web site that covers the old, the current, and the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
The Washinton State Department of Transportation provides this excellent web site that covers the old, the current, and the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project
The local Tacoma newspaper, the News Tribune, provide a set of resources about the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge project, including information about the current underwater remains of "Galloping Gertie."
The local Tacoma newspaper, the News Tribune, provide a set of resources about the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge project, including information about the current underwater remains of "Galloping Gertie."
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Failure
An engineering analysis of the forces and design flaws that led to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940.
An engineering analysis of the forces and design flaws that led to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940.