Covered bridges are not exclusive to Madison County!
There are three historic covered bridges in the Corvallis/Benton County area, in addition to 50 scattered throughout Oregon.
Join in on “The Celebration of Historical Covered Bridges of Oregon” on Sept. 20-21, 2008, at the Timber Linn Park in Albany, Oregon.
Harris Covered Bridge
Two and a half miles west of the community of Wren, off Hwy. 20 on Harris Road, this bridge is currently in use. Limited height clearance, motor homes are NOT recommended.
The Harris Bridge was built by H. W. Fiedler to replace a covered bridge at the same site. Although Benton County records show 1936 as the construction date, some locals claim the span may have been built in 1929.
The Harris Bridge retains its rounded portal design and other features include narrow windows below the roofline to light the bridge interior and longitudinal deck planks. The siding is board and batten style, and the roof is shingled.
Hayden Covered Bridge
One & half miles west of the town of Alsea, off Hwy 34. Hayden Bridge spans the Alsea River. It was built in 1918 and is currently in use.
The span was either partially or totally rebuilt in 1945. Its portals, once rounded in design, have been enlarged to a more modern design to facilitate larger loads.
Vertical board and batten siding flares out at the base, similar to Lincoln County covered spans. A daylighting window strip below the roofline on both sides of the bridge illuminates the interior.
Irish Bend Covered Bridge
Located in Corvallis across Oak Creek on the Campus Way bike path, this historic bridge is open to foot and bicycle traffic only. Park at the Benton County Fairgrounds and follow the Campus West footpath east to the bridge.
This bridge is wheelchair accessible.
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