Brumbaugh Bridge facts for kids
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Brumbaugh Bridge
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 Location in Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Cottage Grove |
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| Built | 1948 |
| Architectural style | Howe truss |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Listed | November 29, 1979 |
| Removed from NRHP | after demolition in 1979 |
The Brumbaugh Bridge was a special kind of bridge called a covered bridge. It was located in Lane County, Oregon, in the United States.
This bridge was built in 1948. It helped people cross Mosby Creek on Row River Road, close to the town of Cottage Grove. In 1979, it was added to a special list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list keeps track of important historical places in the U.S. However, the bridge was later removed from the list because it was taken down.
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About the Brumbaugh Bridge
The Brumbaugh Bridge was a "covered bridge." This means it had a roof and sides, just like a house. This covering helped protect the wooden parts of the bridge from rain and sun. This made the bridge last longer.
Building and Design
The Brumbaugh Bridge was 90 feet (about 27 meters) long. It was built using a design called a Howe truss. A Howe truss uses a pattern of wooden beams and metal rods to make the bridge very strong. This design was popular for covered bridges.
Interestingly, the 1948 Brumbaugh Bridge was actually the second bridge at this exact spot. The first Brumbaugh Bridge was built in 1925. It was a bit longer, at 92 feet (about 28 meters), and also used the Howe truss design.
Its History and End
The Brumbaugh Bridge served its purpose for many years. However, in 1979, the bridge was taken down. This process is called demolition. Even though it was taken down, parts of the bridge found a new life.
A New Life for Old Timbers
After the Brumbaugh Bridge was demolished, its strong wooden timbers were saved. These timbers were then combined with wood from another bridge, the Meadows Bridge, which was also taken down in 1979.
These old timbers were used to build a brand-new bridge. This new bridge is a covered pedestrian bridge called the Centennial Covered Bridge. It crosses the Coast Fork Willamette River in Cottage Grove. This means parts of the old Brumbaugh Bridge are still around today, helping people cross the river!
