Unity Bridge
About Unity Bridge
Unity Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 29, 1979: the first place in Lowell to be listed. Only 259 of Oregon’s 1,988 listings are older. 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, U.S. 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 Unity Bridge
North of Lowell, OR
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing 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 Unity Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Unity Bridge
Is Unity Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 29, 1979 (Register number 79002093).
Is Unity Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oregon has 16 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Villard Hall, 16.5 miles away.
Can you visit Unity 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 Unity 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 77848081 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.