There's nothing more wonderful than stumbling upon a charming covered bridge as you're driving through the beautiful and bucolic Oregon countryside. Take a look at these 12 lovely covered bridges in Oregon; they're all absolutely enchanting, and each one makes for a delightful little day trip in the Beaver State! Let's check these bridges in Oregon out...
1. Drift Creek Covered Bridge
Drift Creek Covered Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in Oregon, and it was built in 1914.
2. Weddle Covered Bridge
3. Goodpasture Covered Bridge
Goodpasture Covered Bridge is the Platonic ideal of covered bridges. This bridge is Oregon's most frequently photographed covered bridge, and it's not difficult to see why.
4. Pass Creek Covered Bridge
Pass Creek Covered Bridge spans 61 feet, and was built to replace another covered bridge from the turn of the 20th century. The bridge was in service until 1981; in 1989, it was moved a short distance downstream and rebuilt as a pedestrian footbridge.
5. Walker Covered Bridge
The Walker Covered Bridge is a newer addition to the beautiful and bucolic landscape of Canby, Oregon.
6. Lowell Covered Bridge
7. Pengra Covered Bridge
Fun fact: the Pengra Covered Bridge was constructed with two of the longest timbers ever used in building one of Oregon's covered bridges!
8. Ritner Creek Covered Bridge
Ritner Creek Covered Bridge was the last covered bridge on an Oregon state highway. In 1976, the Howe Truss-style bridge was relocated just downstream of its original location, and replaced by a concrete bridge.
9. Dorena Bridge
Dorena Bridge is sometimes called the "Star Bridge," and it's a nickname befitting this dazzling little structure.
10. Sandy Creek Covered Bridge
In Coos County, Sandy Creek Covered Bridge is a charming, 60-foot bridge that hails from 1921.
11. Centennial Covered Bridge
This charming Centennial Covered Bridge was built by volunteers to commemorate Cottage Grove's 100th birthday, a historic town known as the "Covered Bridge Capital of the West." What a lovely birthday gift!
12. Jordan Covered Bridge
Last but certainly not least, Jordan Covered Bridge is located in Oregon's lovely Willamette Valley, and has quite the history! Patterned after the Jordan Bridge, which spanned Thomas Creek, east of Scio; it was moved to Pioneer Park in 1988, but burned in 1994. It's since been rebuilt, and we daresay it's more beautiful than ever!
If you keep searching "covered bridges near me," Oregon is the place to be as there are many beautiful covered bridges in the state -- 54, to be exact. Some are easy to find, while others take a bit of effort to access. What are are some other Oregon covered bridges you've come across on your adventures? Share them with us in the comments below!
If you're still itching for unique things to do in Oregon once you've seen all the bridges, Airbnb Experiences is one of our favorite resources for out of the box opportunities ranging from pottery classes to parasailing.
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