Short Bridge
About Short Bridge
Short Bridge, at High Deck Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 29, 1979. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It describes its style as Howe Truss, as it does for 30 other Oregon listings. It was listed as part of Oregon Covered Bridges TR.
What it isCovered bridge in Oregon, US. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 6 MB · National Archives↗Finding Short Bridge
High Deck Rd., Cascadia
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Howe Truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Howe Truss.
Memories of Short Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Short Bridge
Is Short Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 29, 1979 (Register number 79002113).
Is Short Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oregon has 16 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Short Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Short Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77848164 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.