Bridge, was originally built in the 1880s, rebuilt in 1921 and renovated in 1986. Two more in this area are the 120-foot (37-m) Pengra Covered Bridge and the 90-foot (27-m) Unity Covered Bridge, also called the Fall Creek Bridge. This picturesque span is popular with cyclists and photographers. The area near the towns of Marcola and Springfield is home to two bridges worth exploring. The 75-foot (23-m) Earnest Covered Bridge, sometimes called the Mohawk River Bridge, appeared in the 1960s movie “Shenandoah,” starring Jimmy Stewart. The Wendling Covered Bridge, sometimes called the Mill Creek Bridge, was built in 1938 and measures 60 feet (18 m). Near Veneta, any wine-tasting trip is more romantic with a stop at Coyote Creek Covered Bridge. First built in 1922, this 60-foot (18-m) bridge was repaired in 1969 and refurbished in 2003. Two of the region’s most iconic sights are located in the McKenzie River area. Belknap Covered Bridge, at a length of 120 feet (37 m), is sometimes called the McKenzie River Bridge. The nearby community of McKenzie Bridge is named for its proximity to the structure. Also get your cameras out for the Goodpasture Covered Bridge, which measures 165 feet (50 m) and is the second-longest bridge in Oregon. Near Westfir, the 180-foot (55-m) Office Covered Bridge, the longest bridge in Oregon, is a charmer spanning the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. You’ll also find covered bridges along the Oregon Coast Range area. The 105-foot (32-m) Deadwood Covered Bridge, located northeast of Mapleton, features deliberately slanted floorboards to improve safety as it is located on a curve in the road. Less than 10 miles (16 km) north, Lake Creek Covered Bridge — also called Nelson Mountain Bridge — spans 105 feet (32 m) as it crosses Lake Creek and leads to Triangle Lake. Just southwest of Walton, the 75-foot (23-m) Wildcat Creek Covered Bridge was first built in 1925 as part of a stagecoach road to the Coast. Travel Lane County | EugeneCascadesCoast.org | 541.484.5307 21 EXPLORE Currin Covered Bridge
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