Corvallis

Corvallis is located in Benton County and the Willamette Valley between the Coast Range and the Cascades. Corvallis is 85 miles south of Portland (1-1/2 hour drive or a 20-minute flight) and, 45 miles north of Eugene. Both Portland and Eugene have excellent air service.

Marys River (Harris) Covered Bridge

Location:
From Corvallis take Highway 20 through Philomath to Wren. Exit the highway, turn right twice to head back under the highway (veering) to the right at the "Y". Continue to travel west on Harris Road for approximately 2.5 miles.

Background:
The Harris Bridge was built by H. W. Fiedler to replace a covered bridge at the same site. Although Benton County records show 1936 as the construction date, some locals claim the span may have been built in 1929.

Oak Creek (Irish Bend) Covered Bridge

Location:
Located on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis. From I-5, exit 234 at Albany, travel southwest on Highway 20 to Corvallis. Follow Highway 34 southwest toward Philomath. Turn right (north) on 53rd Street and park in the County Fairgrounds on the west side of 53rd. Follow the foot path (Campus Way) on the east side of 53rd to the bridge.

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