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Pass Creek Covered Bridge, OR
Pass Creek Covered Bridge, OR
At sunrise on a cold frosty morning, this is Pass Creek Covered Bridge. Oregon at one time had over 400 covered bridges, more than any other state in the west. There are still 51 standing and this is one of the smaller ones located in Drain, Oregon. I'll cover more of them in the next few days.
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Oregon has the largest collection of historic bridges in the West. The Pass Creek covered bridge is one of 51 existing truss spans in the state. In addition to being one of the oldest bridges in Oregon, this is one of the few that is within city boundaries.

The original bridge was built in the 1870's as part of the overland stage route from Roseburg to Scottsburg. It was rebuilt in 1925, and part of the present truss may be hand-hewn timbers reused from the 1870 bridge. The roof was rebuilt in 1969 after damage from heavy snowfall.

The bridge structure is a 61 foot housed Howe truss and is basically unchanged from the original appearance. The one land bridge is 19.5 feet wide and 30 feet high at the gable peak.

Closed to vehicle traffic in 1981, the bridge was moved in late 1980's to it's present location behind the Drain Civic Center and Library.


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May 10, 2010

 
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  Great composition and info, Denny. Beautiful old bridge. Looking forward to more.


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May 10, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  I like the lighting on this one Denny, it gives a mood. Well done my friend.


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May 10, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Denny,Sure is a beautiful old bridge.Wonderful capture my friend.Always liked how green Oregon is!!!!


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Mike Clime
  Neat capture and really like the light and textures!


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May 10, 2010

 
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  Thank you ever so much Tammy, Ron, Bobby and Mike! The main traffic on this bridge now is school children on their way to school...


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May 10, 2010

 

John Connolly
  A wonderful old covered bridge with a great past Denny! It is good to see these old relics are being still cared for, to my knowledge we don't have a single covered bridge in the whole of Australia!


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May 10, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Wonderful pov and color, Denny!! Beautiful old bridge!!!


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May 10, 2010

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  GREAT find and capture Denny, I would love to have some of those here to shoot, VERY well done!!! <><


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May 10, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  What a wonderful old bridge Denny, fabulous composition and light! Beautiful shot!


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May 10, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Terrific capture, Denny!


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May 10, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  lovely comp and capture!


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May 10, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  PA has 217, which I think is now the most. Wonderfully done at the best time of day, Denny. The patches of sunlight really brings out interesting highlights to this beautiful scene.


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May 11, 2010

 
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  Thank you very much John, Ellen, Nancy, Kerry, Barbara, Stefania, Doug and Marty!


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May 12, 2010

 
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