The Hood River Bridge was built in 1918. It was the longest bridge (404 feet) of the 26 original bridges built for the HCRH. Demolished in August of 1982, the destruction of this bridge caused a public outcry creating passage of legislation that would protect the remaining sections of the highway. Because of this, sections of the highway underwent restoration and preservation. There is a plan to eventually connect the remaining segments. Perhaps one day, a "restored" HCRH will once again run from Troutdale to The Dalles as one continuous highway.
There is limited data available on this bridge. If you have some information about this bridge, please contact me.
rumblefish351@aim.com
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The first Hood River bridge was a steel through truss from 1866-1918It was replaced by a three arch concrete deck truss 1918-1982 although I also see a 1924 construction date listed for it. On the east side the abutments still exist for both.
The steel bridge can be seen in one of your concrete construction pictures.
My previous post came up unknown, guess I'm incognito. Kenn
Your pictures also show the still extant 1909 RR bridge in the background. It replaced the original wood 1882 bridge immediately upstream from it. I have photos of both side by side.
Kenn
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