PENGRA COVERED BRIDGE

Lane County



This bridge, also known as the Fall Creek Bridge (built in 1938), because of its location over Fall Creek.  It has a length of 120 ft.   It is unique in that it contains the longest timbers ever cut for a bridge in Oregon.  Because of the size of these timbers it was rough-hewn in the woods, prepared and resurfaced before being moved and placed into position.   This bridge replaced an existing 192 ft. span, originally build in 1904.   The replacement bridge was closed in 1979 and delays resulted in the bridge not being completely repaired until 1995 when it was again opened to traffic.

The bridge can be reached by taking Hwy. 58 from its junction with Interstate 5, going east to Parkway Road.  This road will take you to the community of Jasper.   There you turn southeast onto Jasper-Lowell Road and travel about 3 miles.  Then turn left (east) on Little Falls Creek road and travel 1/4 mile to Place Road.



The above pictures shows the bridge from the opposite direction.  Notice the small roof over the window in the bridge.



The picture above shows that window from inside the bridge.

The photo below looks out on to Fall Creek from the window.



This bridge along with Unity and Lowell covered bridges are ones that are included
in bike tours though the area.