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Lane County, Oregon
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Goodpasture Covered Bridge
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World Guide Number: 37-20-10
Built: 1938
Truss: Howe
Span: 165 feet
Stream:
McKenzie River Directions: Take Hwy. 126 east out of
Springfield about 25.5 miles through the scenic McKenzie River Valley to
Goodpasture Rd. |
History: One of the most beautiful and photographed covered bridges in
the state, the Goodpasture Covered Bridge is also the second longest covered
bridge in Oregon. The structure has superb architectural detailing, including 10
gothic style louvered windows on each side, false end beams, semi-elliptical
portals, and a 165 foot housed Howe truss.
Lane County spent $13,154 constructing the bridge in 1938 and it was named
for the pioneer Goodpasture family, who settled near the town of Vida.
Increased traffic weakened the bridge and in 1987, County officials decided
to rehabilitate it instead of bypassing it. Lane County spent $750,000 to
complete work on the bridge, road, approaches, and wing wall. Today many
tourists gather to see the Christmas decorations that routinely adorn the bridge
during the Christmas season.
