I crossed this bridge twice a day for at least 12 years. Most of the time at a really slow pace, but thank goodness it has a beautiful view of the Columbia River.

Living locally, I find that I try not to cross the bridge during high traffic times...ie, 6:30-9am and then from 3:30-6:30pm. I might also note that this span (aka I-5) is a swing bridge and will back up traffic at any time of the day...you never know! Your other option is I-205 which is a bypass and an easier way... More

I used to love traveling on I-5 through downtown Portland at night but the lights and view from the Interstate Bridge are spectacular! There's ample room and several lanes and being one of the newer bridges, you don't think about the durability as you travel across. Nice also that you don't have to worry about traffic delays because of river... More

Old built 1917 of so Its scheduled to be replaced soon Interesting to watch the old opening system if ur not in the traffic It stops all the cars both North and South for a sailboat

This bridge is clogged with traffic for about 6 hours every day. Best time to drive it? 9 pm or 4 AM.

Although we have a newer 205 bridge, the Interstate Bridge is still stop and go during rush hour! It needs to be widened.

The bridge is the good news bad news about Portland. Traffic is usually jammed up in both directions going over by car. You can walk or ride your bikes across on both sides of the bridge. Watch out for the flocks of birds who occasionally drop enough guano to re-paint your car. It can be very breezy if you are... More

It's a bridge..but it can get very busy especially close to rush hours, keep that in mind if you have dinner reservations in Portland.

We need a wider bridge, if someone has a mishap on the bridge the traffic backs up for miles. Its time to expand and widen it since so many people commute back and forth. I am willing to pay a reasonable toll to expedite this.