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Bridges of Linn County

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Short	Crawfordsville
Short Covered Bridge is 105 feet long and was built in 1945. It spans the South Fork Santiam River, popular with swimmers and fishermen.	Crawfordsville Covered Bridge was built in 1932. It spans the Calapooia River and is 105 feet long. In 1963 when the highway was redesigned, it bypassed the bridge.
Larwood		Shimanek
Larwood Covered Bridge crosses Crabtree Creek. It was built in 1939 and, at 105 feet long is extrememly picturesque with an adjacent roadside park.		The Shimanek Covered Bridge is one of the youngest in Oregon, built in 1966. It spans Thomas Creek and is 130 feet long. This bridge has sustained damage numerous times due to floods and the infamous Columbus Day storm.
Weddle	Hannah
Weddle Covered Bridge is located in Sankey Park in Sweet Home, Oregon. It is 120 feet long and crosses Ames Creek. The origianl bridge, built in 1937 was demolished in 1987. It was rebuilt in 1999 at its present location, partially by Oregon State Lottery contributions.	Hannah Covered Bridge is very beautiful, with its airy, open sides and well maintined paint. Spanning Thomas Creek, a popular swimming hole, this bridge is 105 feet long.
Gilkey	Hoffman
Gilkey Covered Bridge was built in 1939. It crossesThomas Creek, which, due to its width, more resembles a river. A popular swimming hole lies beneath this 120 foot long bridge. Major work was done on Gilkey in 1998.	Built in 1936, Hoffman Covered Bridge is 90 feet long. It span Crabtree Creek. This is an extremely photogenic bridge, with unique gothic style windows.

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