From Highway 101 north of Shelton, take the Skokomish Valley Road for 5 miles to Forest Service (FS) Road #23. Go 2.4 miles to FS Road #2340, and follow it for another 2.4 miles. The High Steel Bridge spans the South Fork of the Skokomish River at a height of 420 feet. It was originally built as a logging railroad bridge in 1929. - US Forest Service
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1929/00/00 | American Bridge Company | Architect | High Steel Bridge is built for the Simpson Logging Company's logging railroad, Peninsular Railway | |||
| 1929/00/00 | Peninsular Railway | Owner | High Steel Bridge is built for the Simpson Logging Company's logging railroad, Peninsular Railway | |||
| 1964/00/00 | Concrete decking and guardrails are added to the High Steel Bridge |
| Particulars for High Steel Bridge: | |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Structure type | Bridge |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Owner | Private |
| Area of Significance | Railroad |
| Locomotive Type | Shay Engine |
| Sight Category | Structure |
| Area of Significance | Transportation |
| Activity | |
|---|---|
| On Foot Type | Hike |
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