Chambers Bridge
About Chambers Bridge
Chambers Bridge, at S. River Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 29, 1979. It was among the first 2 of Cottage Grove’s 8 listings. 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 isHistoric bridge in Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA. 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 · 7 MB · National Archives↗1925 to today
- 1925Built
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
S. River Rd., Cottage Grove · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Howe Truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Howe Truss.
Memories of Chambers Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Chambers Bridge
Is Chambers Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 29, 1979 (Register number 79002081).
Is Chambers Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oregon has 16 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Deady Hall, 17.6 miles away.
Can you visit Chambers 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 Chambers Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 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 77848063 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.