Tilicum Crossing

Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon


 “Tilikum” means “people” in a local Native American language, hence the nickname “Bridge of the people.” There are nods to nature, too, with osprey nesting poles at either end and a “sonic dish” art installation on the east bank that amplifies the sounds of the river. Even from afar the bridge stands out.