Cedar Crossing Bridge, Covered bridge in Multnomah County, Oregon, US
Cedar Crossing Bridge is a covered structure crossing Johnson Creek with large windows positioned along its sides for natural light. The interior is finished with knotty pine wood, creating a warm appearance throughout the passage.
The bridge was constructed in 1982 to replace an older wooden structure that had become unsafe for use. This project marked a major infrastructure update for the area.
The bridge is the only covered bridge in Multnomah County, a status noted by the Oregon Department of Transportation, which points out that it is "not a true covered bridge" because no timber truss supports it. Its knotty-pine interior and five large windows per side are visible to anyone crossing on the separate 5-foot walkway.
Cedar Crossing Bridge carries Deardorff Road over Johnson Creek in southeast Portland. The roadway is 24 feet (7.3 m) wide, with a separate 5-foot (1.5 m) walkway for foot traffic. The bridge abutments date from 1936, when they were built for an earlier bridge at the site.
The Oregon Department of Transportation notes that the bridge, though covered, is "not a true covered bridge" because it lacks a timber truss. Its abutments date from 1936 and were built for an earlier bridge at the site.
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