Built in 1925, this was the last covered railroad bridge in the state of Oregon. The bridge was built to serve a sawmill that burned down in 1943 so the bridge was abandoned. Originally 76 feet long, it was built to accommodate steam engines pulling logging trains. The siding once completely covered the trusses of the bridge, protecting the huge hand hewn structure. If it appears the house part of the bridge is leaning, that's because it is. Years of neglect and vandalism has taken a toll on this old bridge located off Old River Road in Cottage Grove, Oregon.GPS Coordinates:
43.47222, -123.04115
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