At slightly over a mile long and standing at 82 feet high at maximum elevation, the Washington Baum Bridge spans the Roanoke Sound, connecting Roanoke Island to Nags Head on the Outer Banks via Highway 64. In addition to providing vital highway access to the Outer Banks, the western terminus of the bridge also features a boat ramp and pedestrian fishing area.
Boat Ramp, Washington Baum Bridge, Roanoke Island, NC.
“... named after Wanchese native Washington Franklin Baum (1876-1967), an influential citizen of the county during its formative years. As commissioner in the 1920s he led the drive to build the first bridge connecting Roanoke Island to the Outer Bank, and when that bridge was replaced in 1962, the new one was named in his honor.”
Washington Baum Bridge, Roanoke Island, NC.
These images are a part of my series Upon Sand, a photographic exploration of the environmental and political tensions found on North Carolina’s coast. Each panorama is comprised of multiple Nikon D800e vertical frames stitched together. Click to enlarge!