Goodpasture Bridge

The Goodpasture Bridge is a wooden covered bridge spanning the McKenzie River with ten Gothic-style louvered windows along its sides. It uses a wooden Howe truss construction method, which provides structural support for crossing the river at this location.

Construction was completed in 1938, naming it after a pioneer settler from the area who established a farm there. Since then, the bridge has undergone several renovation projects to preserve its structure and increase its ability to support heavier loads.

This bridge represents Oregon's tradition of covered bridge construction, with Lane County preserving more of these structures than anywhere else west of the Mississippi River. The name honors Benjamin Franklin Goodpasture, a pioneer settler whose family established roots in this area.

The bridge is open to both vehicle and foot traffic, but drivers should reduce speed when crossing because of the narrow opening. Visitors should be especially cautious during spring flood season when water levels in the river can rise significantly.

Lane County issued commemorative coins featuring this bridge in 2005 to raise funds for maintaining its collection of historic covered bridges. The program helped secure resources for long-term care of these wooden structures.

Location: Lane County

GPS coordinates: 44.14810,-122.58800

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02