This was built in 1938 ,using a Howe truss and traversing the Mohawk River, a few miles past the town of Marcola. Jacob Spores who was originally from New York State, named the Mohawk Valley in honour of his birth place in 1847. The small window on the side was addd to give motorists making a right hand turn, a clear view of on-coming traffic. The construction was done at a cost of $2,449, this included a $72 fee for the demolition of its predecessor, the Adams Bridge. The Earnest Bridge derived its name from a local pioneer. The movie “Shenandoah” starring James Stewart was filmed in the surrounding area and the bridge was decorated to take on the appearance of a “Civil War” era bridge. by studio carpenters and returned to its original appearance, upon completetion of the film.. It is still open to vehicular traffic.From I-5 take exit 194 east onto I-105 east, take Springfield exit at 42nd street. go North to Marcola Road, turn east, about 16 miles, passing through Marcola to Paschelle Road. Bridge is right alongside the road.Stands in Lane County and is 75 feet in lengthWorld Guide # 37-20-35
I wish everyone would put such a detailed narrative with their bridge images. Wonderful information and a great capture!
Thankyou for your lovely comment Patricia. I guess most people just take the shot.. I spent two months of the summer of 2003 photographing every covered bridge in Oregon, as I had a dream of putting a book together. So I did a lot of research on every bridge. I initially shot them all on 35mm and am now retracing my steps and going digital. The dream is stil there, but its is’nt cheap to publish.
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I wish everyone would put such a detailed narrative with their bridge images. Wonderful information and a great capture!
Thankyou for your lovely comment Patricia. I guess most people just take the shot.. I spent two months of the summer of 2003 photographing every covered bridge in Oregon, as I had a dream of putting a book together. So I did a lot of research on every bridge. I initially shot them all on 35mm and am now retracing my steps and going digital. The dream is stil there, but its is’nt cheap to publish.
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