Portland, Oregon is a city defined by its bridges. In all, there are over a dozen of them used to link the city together. These bridges do more than carry vehicular traffic from one place to another though; these bridges have a heavy influence in the lives of the citizens who live here. For some, the bridges serve as places to congregate: to walk, bike, rollerblade, or to stand and watch. For some, the bridges are inspiration for the arts. For others, the bridges are a tourist destination. And for a few, they are house and shelter. These images are an excerpt from a series that explores these relationships.