The bridge was built in 1922 and moved to it's current location in Eagle point in 1987. Originally the bridge spanned the Antelope Creek ten miles southeast of it's current location. It was dismantled, moved and rebuilt at the new site in the heart of Eagle Point. Arched openings were cut in to each side so school children could be watched as they crossed the span causing the bridge to be removed from the National Register of Historic Places. Since then the bridge has been re-sided in a fashion that represents the original design with ribbon opening under the eaves.Travel to the bridge is on paved roads in excellent condition. There is a gravel pull off designed at the foot of the bridge for a park with benches and a nice veterans memorial in front of it. The bridge is open to pedestrian traffic only. You can get down to the waters edge by walking down a gentle grassy slope. Beautifully landscaped, the fall colors were spectacular in the park.
It is located at the intersection of Main Street and Royal Avenue:
SOUTHERN OREGON (I-5 corridor)
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