Belknap Bridge, Covered bridge near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon
Description
Belknap Bridge is a covered road bridge spanning the McKenzie River south of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. It features a wooden Howe truss structure approximately 120 feet long with louvered side openings that allow light to enter the interior.
History
The structure was built in 1966 following destruction of the previous bridge during the 1964 Christmas flood. It replaced three earlier bridges that once stood at this crossing.
Culture
The bridge connects communities across the McKenzie River and shows how people built reliable crossings to stay linked to each other. Visitors walking through can see how important these wooden structures were for daily life in the region.
Practical
The bridge sits about a mile west of McKenzie Bridge town and is open to vehicles during daylight hours. Visitors should drive carefully and watch for the tight, dimly lit passage inside.
Did you know?
Louvered windows were added to the side openings in 1975, allowing selective light to filter into the interior and giving it a distinctive look. This detail sets it apart from other wooden bridges in the region.
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