Weddle Bridge, Covered bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon, United States.
Description
Weddle Bridge is a covered wooden bridge crossing Ames Creek in Sankey Park near Sweet Home. The structure features exposed wooden trusses and large side openings with white board-and-batten siding.
History
The bridge was built in 1937 and carried vehicle traffic for 43 years before a concrete structure replaced it in 1980. It was moved to its current location in 1989 and became the first project under Oregon's bridge preservation program.
Culture
The bridge shows what happens when a community decides to save something old together. Visitors walking across it can feel how much this place means to the people who fought to keep it.
Practical
The bridge is accessed through Sankey Park, where pedestrians can cross it easily. The park setting makes it a good spot to spend time and explore the surrounding grounds.
Did you know?
The bridge uses a Howe truss design that was advanced for its time and is rarely seen today. This construction method makes it notable among those who study wooden structures.
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