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Unity - 1936

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    The 1936 Unity Covered Bridge is a historic 90-foot (27 m) long covered bridge over Fall Creek at Unity near Lowell in Lane County, Oregon. Also known as Fall Creek Covered Bridge and Unity Creek Bridge, it was built for $4,400 by Lane County using the Howe truss system. Its east side features a full-length window with its own roof, allowing drivers to see oncoming traffic.

     

    The Unity Covered Bridge was preceded by a covered bridge built in 1890 by Nels Roney. That 129-foot Howe structure cost Lane County $2,925. Limited to pedestrian traffic after 1936, it was removed in 1953. The Unity Bridge, which replaced the original bridge, is 0.75 miles (1.2 km) further upstream in the community of Unity, and about 1 mile (1.6 km) downstream of the dam forming Fall Creek Lake. The county spent $4,400 constructing the span.

     

    In July 1986, Lane County temporarily closed the bridge for repairs. In addition to replacing the flooring, other work included the restoration of the piers and guardrails, exterior painting, and the removal of evidence of vandalism.

     

    The Unity Bridge crosses Fall Creek just a few miles from the Pengra, Lowell, and Parvin Covered Bridges. Bicycle tours often include this span in their rural routes.

     

    Unity Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

     

    Located at:  N43 56.687   W122 46.517       -       WGCB #37-20-17

    Photographed in May of 2025

    Photos by Millard Farmer

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