Shimanek Covered Bridge built in 1966 over Thomas Creek near Scio in Linn County Oregon

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Shimanek Covered Bridghe red with white trim spans Thomas Creek in Linn County Oregon it has louvered windows and is Howe truss design with a white painted interior The first bridge built at this location was put in place about 1861 In 1904 it was rebuilt and subsequently washed out in 1921 A replacement lasted until 1927 when it was replaced by a fourth bridge only to have that bridge damaged in the Columbus Day windstorm of 1962 The fifth and curent bridge has been in place since 1966

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Size: 5744px × 4234px
Location: Linn County in Oregon USA
Photo credit: © GEORGE AND MONSERRATE SCHWARTZ / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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