Pass Creek Covered Bridge, OR
Uploaded: May 10, 2010
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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f16, 1/30sec, ISO1000, 48mm (18/200mm lens)
Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Denny E. Barnes May 10, 2010
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. #1267258
Tammy M. Anderson May 10, 2010
Great composition and info, Denny. Beautiful old bridge. Looking forward to more. #8601476Ron McEwan May 10, 2010
I like the lighting on this one Denny, it gives a mood. Well done my friend. #8601494Robert R. Goodman May 10, 2010
Hi Denny,Sure is a beautiful old bridge.Wonderful capture my friend.Always liked how green Oregon is!!!! #8601502Mike Clime May 10, 2010
Neat capture and really like the light and textures! #8601591Denny E. Barnes May 10, 2010
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... #8601654John Connolly May 10, 2010
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! #8601892Ellen Hodges May 10, 2010
Wonderful pov and color, Denny!! Beautiful old bridge!!! #8602467Nancy L. Green May 10, 2010
GREAT find and capture Denny, I would love to have some of those here to shoot, VERY well done!!! <>< #8602486Kerry Hill May 10, 2010
What a wonderful old bridge Denny, fabulous composition and light! Beautiful shot! #8602579Barbara Waldoch May 10, 2010
Terrific capture, Denny! #8602728Stefania Barbier May 10, 2010
lovely comp and capture! #8602761Marty Straub May 11, 2010
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. #8604009Denny E. Barnes May 12, 2010
Thank you very much John, Ellen, Nancy, Kerry, Barbara, Stefania, Doug and Marty! #8605525Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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