thanks to ben, i went over to Sam’s Blog to read the tram story and stumbled on the story that the City is considering recycling the center span of the current Sauvie Island bridge. (mulnomah county is currently building a new bridge and the current bridge is for sale for $1 i think.) The span would be moved downtown to facilitate a pedestrian and bike bridge over I405 in NW. The post has all the details about approximate cost and risks and rewards. Further, there is some discussion in the comments that makes one think.

I love the idea of recycling a bridge. That’s cool.

Check it here. ^[1]