WIMER

According to the State of Oregon information, this bridge collapsed on July 6, 2003 and was a total loss. Since we were coming back from a road trip and would be passing close by, we decided to take a chance and stop by this location. Am I glad we did!! Apparently no one has been updating the state's website in recent years. The bridge has been rebuilt and it's beautiful!

Originally built in 1927, the bridge was replaced in 1928. It spans the Evans Creek in the small town of Wimer. The bridge has undergone several renovations before collapsing in 2003 and being rebuilt in 2008. The roads to the bridge are in excellent condition. There is a pull off at both ends of the bridge but there is considerably more room to park on the west side of the bridge. To get to it you have to travel a short distance on a one lane gravel road and be able to turn sharply left down a rutted embankment type road which might be a slight challenge to lower street type bikes. My car is all-wheel drive (higher than the average car) and I was reluctant to give it a shot so it would be safe to say, if you have problems going over speed bumps in parking lots, park on the east side of the bridge unless the road has been regraded. Note: Both parking areas are gravel. There is a gas station/convenience store on the east side of the bridge with a paved area. They could probably use the business so buy something from them if you use their parking area.

Location:
SOUTHERN OREGON (I-5 corridor)