Crooked River Bridge, OR
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 23.558 W 121° 11.634
10T E 643844 N 4917069
The old high bridge across the 300-foot deep Crooked River Gorge.
Waymark Code: WM1A44
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/11/2007
Views: 27
There are three bridges crossing the Crooked River Gorge near this location: the 1910 railroad bridge; the historic 1926 Hwy 97 bridge; and the new Hwy 97 bridge (built in 2000).
The 1926 bridge is 464 feet long, 295 feet above the river and was the nation’s highest single arch span when constructed. After more than 70 years of service increased traffic and larger loads made the bridge obsolete. The bridge is now used as a pedestrian bridge and viewing platform for the Crooked River Gorge and the other bridges.
Original Use: Vehicle - Car / Truck
Date Built: 1926
Construction: Steel
Condition: Good
See this website for more information: [Web Link]
Date Abandoned: 2000
Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Not listed
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