Irish Bend Covered Bridge
Oregon State University (OSU) is the dam proud owner of Irish Bend. The bridge was built in 1954 which appears to be “based on a 1920s era state standard design” (2013, p. 16). There is a question about the 1954 construction date, but if it is accurate it “may have been the last covered bridge in the U.S. to have been built for purely economic reasons” (2013, p. 16). The bridge was moved in 1989 - around the time I started at OSU.
Nikon D3400 24 mm 100 ISO, December 2020
July 2018
July 2018 - December 2020
Covered Bridge Key
👟Inactive Bridge - An inactive bridge has either been relocated or traffic has been re-routed.
🅿️Parking available - at Benton County Fairgrounds.
☕Coffee shop - Allan's Coffee and Tea
🥾Hike - the bridge is located on a closed walking path on SW Campus Way and is located near Bald Hill Natural Area
➡️Bridges nearby - Ritner Creek and Harris.
