Manning-Rye Covered Bridge

The Manning-Rye Covered Bridge extended across the Palouse River with its wooden structure featuring a single span timber Howe truss on pile abutments.

Constructed in 1922 by the Spokane and Inland Empire Railroad, this bridge served as a vital transportation link until 1967 when the Great Northern Railroad transferred ownership.

The bridge represented early 20th-century engineering methods, combining railway functionality with traditional covered bridge construction techniques in the Pacific Northwest.

Following its 1969 private acquisition, the bridge underwent modifications replacing train rails with wooden planking to enable automobile access to adjacent properties.

Unlike conventional covered bridges, this structure maintained an open top section to accommodate electrical connections between locomotives and overhead power lines.

Location: Whitman County

Inception: 1922

GPS coordinates: 46.92839,-117.41534

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:23