Reedsport Railroad Bridge

Two Different Bridges , One Railroad , One Swing

By the Discovery Center you can see both bridges . I drove behind it and found the railroad one and took some great pictures . I hope you enjoy .

Beautiful bridge

If you like bridges then this is a beautiful example. Well worth a visit if you are in this part of Oregon.

Still solidly built

This bridge was built in July 3, 1936. It is a swing-span bridge. I liked the metal contraption at the end of the bridge. Attractive! Worthwhile to see!

FORMER SP BRIDGE

This bridge, along with the swing span, can be seen upstream from the US 101 Umpqua River Bridge. The Southern Pacific Railroad built the bridge in 1914 and after the acquisition by the Union Pacifi...

Nice looking old Train bridge.

Crossing the rive at Reedsport this old style RR bridge is a sight to see. From the Discovery Center we could see through the periscope a nest with chicks in it atop the bridge.