Tacoma Narrows Bridge Cameras: Live SR-16 Twin Spans
Monitor the Tacoma Narrows Bridge — twin suspension bridges carrying State Route 16 across the Tacoma Narrows of Puget Sound. Track the eastbound toll plaza (Gig Harbor → Tacoma), westbound free-flow traffic, and the historic Galloping Gertie 1940 collapse site on TrafficVision.Live.
VIEW TACOMA NARROWS CAMERAS →The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges carrying State Route 16 across the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington per Wikipedia's Tacoma Narrows Bridge entry. The westbound bridge opened October 14, 1950, replacing the infamous original bridge — "Galloping Gertie" — that collapsed spectacularly on November 7, 1940 due to aeroelastic flutter. The collapse was filmed and remains one of the most iconic engineering failures in history. The eastbound span opened July 15, 2007 as Washington's first modern toll road, per WSDOT. Per Washington State Transportation Commission, tolls are collected eastbound only (Gig Harbor → Tacoma) — toll rates are fixed regardless of time of day. Good To Go! transponder holders pay $4.50; cash/credit payers $5.50; Pay-By-Mail $6.50.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Coverage
Eastbound Span (2007)
Tolled direction
5,400-ft suspension span opened July 15, 2007. 5th largest suspension bridge in the US. Toll plaza on Tacoma side.
Westbound Span (1950)
Free direction
Westbound-only traffic toward Gig Harbor and Kitsap Peninsula. Opened 1950 to replace Galloping Gertie.
Gig Harbor Approach (west)
Kitsap Peninsula entry
SR-16 continues west as the primary Gig Harbor / Bremerton / Olympic Peninsula freeway.
Tacoma Approach (east)
Metropolitan gateway
SR-16 connects to I-5 and I-705 in Tacoma. Primary freight and commuter corridor.
Toll Plaza (Eastbound)
Tacoma-side collection
All-electronic tolling. Good To Go! transponders preferred for fastest processing.
Galloping Gertie Site
Historic collapse location
The original bridge collapsed spectacularly on November 7, 1940 — filmed footage became iconic engineering case study.
When to Check Tacoma Narrows Cameras
Peak Tacoma Narrows Traffic Windows
- Weekday AM (eastbound to Tacoma/Seattle) — 6:00-9:00 AM — Kitsap Peninsula commuter peak
- Weekday PM (westbound to Gig Harbor) — 3:30-6:30 PM — peninsula return
- Seahawks / Mariners / Sounders home games — Game-day traffic from peninsula
- Summer weekend tourism — Peninsula / Olympic Peninsula destination traffic
- Olympic National Park access (May-Oct) — Peak peninsula visitor volume
- Storm events — Pacific winter storms and wind events
- Ferry connections — Bremerton and Southworth ferry schedules impact SR-16 PM westbound
- Construction / maintenance — Periodic lane closures
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Check Tacoma Narrows Bridge conditions, toll plaza approach, and Gig Harbor / Tacoma access — free, 24/7, no sign-up.
VIEW TACOMA NARROWS CAMERAS →Pro Tip: Good To Go! Transponder vs. Pay-By-Mail
Per WSDOT, the Good To Go! transponder saves $2.00 per crossing vs. Pay-By-Mail ($4.50 vs $6.50). For frequent peninsula commuters, the transponder pays for itself in a matter of weeks. Ferry-alternative commuters using Kingston-Edmonds, Bainbridge-Seattle, Bremerton-Seattle, or Southworth-Fauntleroy ferries can avoid the bridge entirely — but ferry delays in summer are notorious. Check WSDOT cameras on both bridge and ferry dock approaches before committing.
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Track Tacoma Narrows Traffic
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VIEW TACOMA NARROWS CAMERAS →What is the Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll?
Per WSDOT, the eastbound toll is $4.50 with Good To Go! transponder, $5.50 cash/credit, or $6.50 Pay-By-Mail. Tolls are fixed regardless of time of day. Westbound is free.
Which direction is tolled?
Eastbound only (Gig Harbor → Tacoma). Westbound travel is free.
What was Galloping Gertie?
"Galloping Gertie" was the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which opened July 1, 1940 and spectacularly collapsed due to aeroelastic flutter on November 7, 1940 — just 4 months later. The collapse was captured on film and became one of the most iconic engineering failures in history. The current twin spans replaced it.
When did the new eastbound span open?
July 15, 2007 per WSDOT — Washington's first modern toll road. Its 5,400-ft length and 2,799-ft main span make it the 5th largest suspension bridge in the US.
Are Tacoma Narrows cameras free to view?
Yes. Every camera on TrafficVision.Live is free with no account required. We aggregate publicly operated WSDOT feeds.
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