Goodpasture Bridge

“Love is the bridge between you and everything.”
~Rumi

 I have come to love and appreciate the Goodpasture Bridge as a local landmark and still-standing part of McKenzie River history. Built in 1938, the bridge is named for a local pioneer, Benjamin Franklin Goodpasture, who purchased the land to plant the hazelnut orchards that are still being farmed here today. The parcel included a ferry crossing, which he donated to the county for the construction of the bridge. This is the second longest covered bridge in Oregon, and nothing short of beautifully built. It’s a good feeling when we come to really love the place we live, and the landscape and landmarks become familiar parts of home. Every time I drive past the Goodpasture Bridge, I am reminded that I have arrived in exactly the right place.

Here are a few links on the history of the Goodpasture Bridge:
Covered Bridges: The Goodpasture Bridge

ODOT: McKenzie River (Goodpasture) Covered Bridge

Library of Congress: The Goodpasture Bridge