Historic Crooked River Bridge - Oregon
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 23.558 W 121° 11.634
10T E 643844 N 4917069
The old 1926, U.S. Highway Bridge across the Crooked River Gorge.
Waymark Code: WM5Z8N
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/05/2009
Views: 8
This bridge was designed by Conde B. McCullough and consists of a 330-foot two-hinged steel braced-spandrel deck arch.
The bridge was still structually sound but unable to deal with the increased traffic and loads so it was replaced in 2000 by a new concrete arch bridge. (WM) The bridge is now open to pedestrian traffic and offers spectacular views of the Crooked River Gorge.
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Parking is available at Peter Skene Ogden Scenic Wayside (N 44° 23.432’ W 121° 11.569’).
There are two additional arch bridges nearby.
Length of bridge: 464
Height of bridge: 295
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrian
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Crooked River Gorge
Date constructed: 1926
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Old bridge for Hwy 97.
Location:
Near Jefferson/Deschutes county line
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