9. Deception Pass, Washington
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The Deception Pass Bridge unites Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. Named after a 1792 navigational misread by Captain George Vancouver, it strides a strait famed for fierce tidal rush and whirlpools.
Twin spans 180 feet (55 meters) above the water reveal sweeping views of the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound. Wind and fog can heighten tension. Since 1935 it has stood as a beloved landmark amid rugged beauty.
