State Route 397

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Washington State Route 397

Extending through Benton and Franklin Counties in the Tri-Cities region, Washington State Route 397 runs 22 miles between I-82 south of Kennewick and the systems interchange with I-182/U.S. 395 in Pasco. SR 397 serves as a truck route for the industrial areas of Kennewick and Pasco.

Washington State Route 397 North
SR 397 reassurance shield posted after Columbia Drive as the state route passes by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

SR 397 reassurance shield posted after Columbia Drive as the state route passes by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Approaching the cable-stayed Ed Hendler Bridge (Cable Bridge) on SR 397 north.

Approaching the cable-stayed Ed Hendler Bridge (Cable Bridge) on SR 397 north.

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The Cable Bridge carries SR 397 north from Kennewick to Pasco across Lake Wallula of the Columbia River.

The Cable Bridge carries SR 397 north from Kennewick to Pasco across Lake Wallula of the Columbia River.

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The Cable Bridge carries four overall lanes and sidewalks along both directions of SR 397. The 80-foot wide bridge utilizes a 2,503-foot continuous girder.
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The Cable Bridge carries four overall lanes and sidewalks along both directions of SR 397. The 80-foot wide bridge utilizes a 2,503-foot continuous girder.

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SR 397 touches down at the South 10th Avenue intersection with West Ainsworth in Pasco. The state route turns eastward and follows Ainsworth to South Oregon Avenue.

SR 397 touches down at the South 10th Avenue intersection with West Ainsworth in Pasco. The state route turns eastward and follows Ainsworth to South Oregon Avenue.

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Washington State Route 397 South
SR 397 south leaves the Cable Bridge for Gum Street at the ramp to Columbia Drive west. Columbia Drive leads through the city center to the interchange between SR 240 and U.S. 395 at the Blue Bridge south end.

SR 397 south leaves the Cable Bridge for Gum Street at the ramp to Columbia Drive west. Columbia Drive leads through the city center to the interchange between SR 240 and U.S. 395 at the Blue Bridge south end.

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Washington State Route 397 scenes
The Cable Bridge cost $23 million to build and was dedicated on September 16, 1978. Officially renamed in September 1995, the Ed Hendler Bridge honors the Pasco businessman and politician that spearheaded efforts for its construction. Lighting was added to accent the cables in 1998.
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The Cable Bridge cost $23 million to build and was dedicated on September 16, 1978. Officially renamed in September 1995, the Ed Hendler Bridge honors the Pasco businessman and politician that spearheaded efforts for its construction. Lighting was added to accent the cables in 1998.

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An observation platform juts outs over the Columbia River from an adjacent multi-use path to provide these views east of the Cable Bridge. The pier utilizes an original support from the old Pasco-Kennewick Bridge. That bridge was demolished in 1990.1
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An observation platform juts outs over the Columbia River from an adjacent multi-use path to provide these views east of the Cable Bridge. The pier utilizes an original support from the old Pasco-Kennewick Bridge. That bridge was demolished in 1990.1

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