Crooked River Gorge Railroad Bridge
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 23.443 W 121° 11.743
10T E 643704 N 4916853
The 1911, SP&S Railroad Bridge across the Crooked River Gorge.
Waymark Code: WM5Z8G
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/05/2009
Views: 5
This steel arch bridge was designed by Ralph Modjeski and constructed by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway in 1911. The bridge was started in November 1910 and the first work train crossed on September 17, 1911.
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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: 460 feet
Height of bridge: 320 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railroad
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Crooked River Gorge
Date constructed: 1911
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Location:
Near Jefferson/Deschutes county line
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