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Chitwood Covered Bridge
Posted by Steve Rice (Olympia, United States) on 30 April 2009 in Architecture.
Built in 1926, this 96 foot (29.3 meter) bridge of the Howe truss type spans the Yaquina River in Lincoln County, Oregon, USA. It has a 15 ton (13.6 metric ton) load limit.
Part of the Covered Bridges of Oregon series.
Bill from Los Altos, United States
steve, I didn't realize how many beautiful bridges there were - great series you are building here. This one with the color contrast, and detail in the bridge is especially great. well done.
30 Apr 2009 5:15am
Jean-François from Les Issambres, France
so beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
30 Apr 2009 6:40am
Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India
I must place your series in a collection Steve! The composition is superb and I simply love the color, ranging from soft muted browns to bright greens and strong rust! Well done!
30 Apr 2009 7:10am
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Another fine example, why do they cover bridges in this way?
30 Apr 2009 12:21pm
@MaryB: It's all a matter of longevity. The covering protects the trusses and decks from the weather thus prolonging the life of these essential parts. It rains a lot in western Oregon, where these bridges are located, so they would have had to be replaced much more frequently without the covers.
Ajay from Pune, India
Another very different angle. I love how these bridges are usually in the remote areas surrounded by jungles.
30 Apr 2009 7:11pm
Don from spokane, United States
A beautiful covered bridge. Gotta plan a trip to Oregon to see some of these first hand! :-) Thanks for sharing them with us.
30 Apr 2009 7:41pm
observing from North West, United Kingdom
I like this shot Steve, I like how the color blends in with the surroundings. Does it cross a river or a stream ?
30 Apr 2009 10:54pm
@observing: Yes, it crosses the Yaquina River.
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
I like very much this framing that lets us to appreciate the dimensions and the background of the bridge. Thanks very much.
1 May 2009 5:51am
Lou from Calumpit, Philippines
beautiful! Kinda reminds me of "Bidges of Madison County'. Love the book too.
1 May 2009 4:53pm
