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Covered Bridges
With more remaining covered bridges than any other place on the West Coast, Oregon's bridges offer history buffs, photographers and sightseers a look at a well-preserved past in the beautiful setting of the Pacific Northwest.Eugene, Cascades & Coast is home to 20 covered bridges dating back as early as 1920; many are listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Fourteen are still open to traffic. The towns of Cottage Grove ("Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon") and Lowell are natural starting places to begin a covered bridge tour. Scroll down to see details for individual bridges.
Whether you decide to drive through, picnic beside, or sit on the riverbank and dangle your toes in the refreshing waters beneath, exploring the region's nostalgic and romantic covered bridges is the perfect excuse to take a break from the fast lane.
Belknap Covered Bridge
- W King Rd
- Blue River OR 97413
- Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
River: McKenzie River Length: 120 feet (37 m) Year Constructed: 1966 Nearest Town: Blue River Follow Hwy 126 east approximately 46 miles to McKenzie Bridge. One MORE >>
Cannon Street Bridge
- Cannon St
- Lowell OR 97452
- Region: Lowell
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
Stream: None Length: 20 feet (6 m) Year Constructed: 1988 Nearest Town: Lowell Located on Cannon Street in Greenway Park in the city of Lowell. MORE >>
Centennial Bridge
- Main St
- Cottage Grove OR 97424
- Region: Cottage Grove
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
This pedestrian bridge is located in downtown Cottage Grove at the corner of Main Street and River Road. It was built in 1987 with recycled timbers that were salvaged MORE >>
Chambers Railroad Bridge
- South River Rd and Harrison St
- Cottage Grove OR 97427
- Region: Cottage Grove
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
This is the only remaining covered railroad bridge in Oregon and possibly west of the Mississippi River! It was built in 1925 on the Coast Fork of the Willamette River to MORE >>
Coyote Creek Bridge
- Battle Creek Road
- Veneta OR 97487
- Region: Veneta-Fern Ridge
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
Near the little town of Crow, this 60 foot (18 m) Howe Truss bridge crosses Coyote Creek and is still open to light traffic. The bridge was constructed in 1922 as part of MORE >>
Currin Bridge
- Layng Rd
- Cottage Grove OR 97424
- Region: Cottage Grove
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
This is the only bridge in Oregon that is painted two different colors: white portals and red sides. This 105 foot (32 m) bridge was built in 1925 to replace a MORE >>
Deadwood Bridge
- Deadwood Creek Road
- Deadwood OR 97430
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
This bridge crosses Deadwood Creek for a length of 105 feet (32 m). In 1932 it was built for the state's secondary road system for the cost of $4,814. Flooring was MORE >>
Dorena Bridge
- Shoreview Dr
- Dorena OR 97424
- Region: Cottage Grove
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
Located on the south side of Dorena Reservoir and spanning the Row River, the bridge was built to connect Government Road with Row River Road. Constructed in 1949 for MORE >>
Earnest Bridge
- Paschelke Rd
- Marcola OR 97454
- Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
The Adams Bridge was originally built spanning the Mohawk River in 1903. It was replaced in 1938 for $2,449, at a length of 75 feet (23 m) and renamed "Earnest" after a MORE >>
Goodpasture Bridge
- Hwy 126
- Vida OR 97489
- Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
River: McKenzie River Length: 165 feet (50 m) Year Constructed: 1938 Nearest Town: Vida Located just off Highway 126 at the Leaburg Dam near Vida. MORE >>
Lake Creek Bridge
- Nelson Mountain Rd
- Greenleaf OR 97430
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
Stream: Lake Creek Length: 105 feet (32 m) Year Constructed: 1928 Nearest Town: Greenleaf Located on Nelson Mountain Road, just off Highway 36, 30 miles west of MORE >>
Lowell Covered Bridge Interpretive Center
- Intersection of Jasper-Lowell Rd
- and Hwy 58
- Lowell OR 97452
- Region: Lowell
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
This historic covered bridge, built in 1945, has an interpretive display on covered bridges. A great spot next to Dexter Lake and Highway 58. River: Willamette River MORE >>
Mosby Creek Bridge
- Layng Rd
- Cottage Grove OR 97424
- Region: Cottage Grove
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
Mosby Creek Bridge, also on Layng Road, was named after David Mosby, a pioneer who staked a donation land claim nearby in 1853. Built in 1920 for $4,125, the 90 foot span MORE >>
Office Bridge
- Hwy 58
- Westfir OR 97492
- Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
River: North Fork Willamette River Length: 180 feet (55 m) Year Constructed: 1944 Nearest Town: Westfir Located at the north edge of the town of Westfir. MORE >>
Parvin Bridge
- Lost Vly Ln
- Dexter OR 97431
- Region: Lowell
- Subcategory: Covered Bridges
Stream: Lost Creek Length: 75 feet (23 m) Year Constructed: 1921 Nearest Town: Dexter Located southeast of Pleasant Hill, off Rattlesnake Road on Lost Valley Lane. MORE >>
Covered Bridge Tours
Follow these suggested tour itineraries to see the region's beautiful covered bridges in an afternoon, a day or over a relaxing weekend. Stay overnight in wine country B&Bs and explore the region's small towns, museums and cafes along the way!- Cottage Grove Covered Bridge Tour Loop
- Cascade Highway 58 Covered Bridge Loop
- Covered Bridges & Wineries Tour Back to Top - More covered bridge information.
