Portland has 12 bridges that span the Willamette River, which are all at risk in an earthquake. The St. John’s Bridge was built in 1931 and a 2016 government report suggested it would experience extensive damage in a quake. Credit: Ian Sane, CC BY 2.0

Portland has 12 bridges that span the Willamette River, which are all at risk in an earthquake. The St. John’s Bridge was built in 1931 and a 2016 government report suggested it would experience extensive damage in a quake. Credit: Ian Sane, CC BY 2.0

Portland has 12 bridges that span the Willamette River, which are all at risk in an earthquake. The St. John’s Bridge was built in 1931 and a 2016 government report suggested it would experience extensive damage in a quake. Credit: Ian Sane, CC BY 2.0

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