Amtrak train 27 passes over the venerable 6th St. overpass
Modern, elegant, and stylish or old, boxy, and crumbling. How would you describe the railroad underpass at Sixth St. in Vancouver? I’m afraid I’d have to go with the latter three descriptions just based on appearance. Each time I drive under it I question its strength though I’m sure that its design and construction is sufficient because the trestle still does its job just fine. I guess I’m spoiled by more modern construction that looks far more substantial and overbuilt…especially in the railroad arena.
I thought it would be a good idea to start capturing some images of this structure since over the next few years it will be replaced as part of the re-development of the former Boise Cascade paper plant site. From what Aaron and I gathered at the open house last winter there will be a shoo fly in place for several years while the new structure is constructed. The new lead for the Port of Vancouver is being built with a very nice overpass structure at 6th St. and 4th St. which should allow for two 10-12 ft. auto lanes plus a bicycle lane. Oh, and the clearance appears to be much more modern than the current 8′ 8″ height. It will be nice to be able to pass under this without having to remove the railroad radio antenna from my rig!
Another, more ‘edgy’, version of this image is available in my gallery.
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