Willamette River Bridge on August 19, 2006
The first suspension bridge west of the Mississippi River was erected here in 1888. This concrete arch bridge was built in 1922 to replace it. The suspension cables from the original bridge were used to support the current bridge during construction.
Willamette River Bridge on August 19, 2006
The bridge was designed by Conde B. McCullough, and the bridge's Art Deco details are typical of McCullough's designs.
Willamette River Bridge on August 19, 2006
The bridge features a 360-foot half-through arch main span, and is one of only four of this type of bridge in Oregon.
Willamette River Bridge Plaque on August 19, 2006
Though the bridge structure appears to be built entirely of concrete, the arch is actually steel and is covered with a protective layer of sprayed-on concrete called gunite.
Willamette River Bridge on August 19, 2006
The bridge was built by A. Guthrie & Company of Portland, Oregon.
Willamette River Bridge on August 19, 2006
The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 2005.
Willamette River Bridge on August 19, 2006
Historical Photos:
Oregon City Suspension Bridge (Oregon State Library)
Oregon City Suspension Bridge, 1890 (Oregon State Library)
Sternwheeler under Oregon City Bridge (Oregon State Library)
Sternwheeler under Oregon City Bridge (Oregon State Library)
Oregon City Suspension Bridge (Oregon State Library)
Oregon City Suspension Bridge (Oregon State Library)
View of Oregon City Suspension Bridge (Oregon State Library)
View of Oregon City Suspension Bridge (Oregon State Library)
View of Oregon City Suspension Bridge (Oregon State Library)
View of Willamette River Bridge, Feb. 1961 (Salem Public Library)
View of Willamette River Bridge, Feb. 1961 (Salem Public Library)
Sternwheeler Willamette Queen under the Willamette River Bridge on February 1, 2010
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