
Oregon’s Covered Bridges are a wooden architectural gem and a heritage of the past. Oregon is famous for its bridges. That is why we have added some of the most interesting to our Itinerary around this state. When choosing, we were guided by the attractiveness of covered bridges as photographic objects. So, below, in our...
I didn’t realize there were so many covered bridges in Oregon! I grew up in New England so they’re a somewhat common site but I love seeing examples from the west coast. They’re absolutely gorgeous, I really loved the classic looks like the Grave Creek and Currin bridges.
The covered bridges are so Instagram-worthy. I was wondering why they are covered until you explained about protecting them from getting damped and slippery due to rain. Well, that makes sense. However, they are so visit-worthy.
I had to cancel my road trip through Northern
California and Oregon this summer due to wildfires. I had no idea there are 48
covered bridges in Orgon! I was aware of and had the Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway on
my map but added a few of the others. Thank you for these
Oregon is on my must-visit list for this year. A friend bought a place up there and we’re going to visit. The covered bridges remind me of the book, The Bridges of Madison County. An interesting fact on why bridges are covered.
I’m learning so much from your blog. Didn’t know covered bridges were a thing and that there are so many of them in Oregon. They are all so beautiful and kind of remind me of horse stables, but I think I like the red one most.
I had no idea that covered bridges like these existed! What a great photography opportunity – I love what you did with the portraits. These would make for such a lovely scenic drive.
Love these traditional bridges, they remind me of similar ones I have seen on my travels around New Zealand. It was an interesting read about a topic I knew nothing about – they are not something we have here in the UK.
I always wondered what the purpose was for covered bridges, now I know! We don’t have too many that I know of where I am from, but it’s cool that Oregon still has 48 remaining. It is a nice piece of history preserved in time.
Thanks for sharing the history behind these covered bridges! It’s interesting to know the context of these structures so it brings more meaning to what we’re seeing. The bridges are of course a beautiful sight today too.