Gallon House Bridge - near Silverton, OR - Covered Bridges on Waymarking.com

The bridge was originally named the Abiqua Creek bridge, and was for traffic crossing northwest of Silverton. The name 'Gallon House' was originally a nickname, because Silverton was a dry town, and the bridge was a blind drop for residents wishing to bring in moonshine. The bridge has been damaged several times, and in 1964 a flood removed it entirely off the supports. Marion County's first major restoration in 1985 made some ill-advised design changes, including hinged portals, so in 1990 the bridge was completely rebuilt to as close to the original specs as was possible. Since then the county has taken great pains to keep it maintained.

Current Condition of Bridge: (almost) pristine Web Address: [Web Link] Description of Covered Bridge: The bridge is 84 feet long, and is primarily a Howe truss structure. The covering is largely a separate structure, and almost 100% of the bridge is Douglas Fir. Year Built: 1916 Parking (If not at the bridge):: limited off road parking to the north Location (Road - City - State - Country): Gallon House Road - near Silverton, Oregon, USA

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