Willamette River Bridge in Oregon City 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 in Oregon City 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. Though officially named simply the Willamette River Bridge, it is often referred to as the Oregon City Bridge to avoid confusion with other bridges.
Willamette River Bridge in Oregon City 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 in Oregon City 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 in Oregon City on August 19, 2006
The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 2005.
Willamette River Bridge in Oregon City on August 19, 2006
| Bridge Type: | Half-through Arch |
| Opened: | December 28, 1922 |
| Designed by: | Conde B. McCullough |
| Built by: | A. Guthrie & Company, Portland, OR |
| Total Length: | 745 feet |
| Main Span Length: | 360 feet |
| Width: | 28 feet |
| Vertical Clearance: | 49 feet |
| Construction Cost: | $300,000 |
| Carries: | Oregon Highway 43 |
| Owned by: | Oregon Department of Transportation |
Willamette River Bridge in Oregon City on February 1, 2010
These views of the Oregon City Bridge were taken from the Willamette Falls Locks on February 1, 2010 as the sternwheeler Willamette Queen passed through the locks and down the Willamette River toward Portland.
Willamette River Bridge in Oregon City on February 1, 2010
Historical Photos:
Oregon City Suspension Bridge (Oregon State Library)
Oregon City Suspension Bridge, 1890 (Oregon State Library)
Oregon City Suspension Bridge (Oregon State Library)
Oregon City Suspension 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 Oregon City Bridge, Feb. 1961 (Salem Public Library)
View of Oregon City Bridge, Feb. 1961 (Salem Public Library)
Willamette River Bridge in Oregon City on February 20, 2010
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