Rex T. Barber Veterans Memorial Bridge, Arch bridge in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States
The Rex T. Barber Veterans Memorial Bridge stretches 535 feet across the Crooked River gorge, rising 300 feet above the canyon floor.
The bridge opened in 2000 as a replacement for the 1926 Crooked River High Bridge, receiving its current name in 2003 to honor World War II pilot Rex T. Barber.
The bridge serves as a memorial destination where local communities gather to commemorate military service members through ceremonies and events throughout the year.
The structure carries US Highway 97 traffic across the Crooked River, providing essential transportation connections for residents and travelers in central Oregon.
This bridge stands as the first structure in the United States to implement cast-in-place segmental construction methods, marking an advancement in engineering technology.
Location: Oregon
Inception: 2000
Official opening: 2000
GPS coordinates: 44.39320,-121.19300
Latest update: April 8, 2025 14:18
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