Currin Bridge, Historic covered bridge in Cottage Grove, Oregon, US
Currin Bridge is a wooden covered bridge carrying a road over the Row River near Cottage Grove, Oregon. It uses a Howe truss, with white portals and red-painted sides, and is one of seven covered bridges in the immediate area. The bridge is closed to vehicles but open to pedestrians.
The bridge was built in 1925 by Lane County workers to replace an earlier structure from 1883 that had served pioneer families in the Willamette Valley. Its construction was part of rural Oregon's infrastructure development during the early 20th century.
The bridge shows how rural communities of the early 20th century crossed their rivers and stayed connected to each other. These structures were not just practical solutions but became part of local life and community identity over time.
The bridge sits about 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Cottage Grove at the Row River Road and Layng Road intersection and is easy to reach by car. Visitors can walk across at their own pace, though the interior space is narrow and drivers should proceed carefully.
The bridge stands out for its unusual color scheme with white portals and red-painted sides, a combination found nowhere else among Oregon's covered bridges. This striking appearance has made it popular with photographers and visitors interested in historical bridge design.
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