Rochester Covered Bridge
Rochester Covered Bridge
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Bchgrl9
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA1,105 contributions
Jun 2013 • Solo
This covered bridge is a registered landmark and worthwhile just a short 2 mi from exit 136 off I-5 in Sutherlin, OR.
The bridge was saved by passionate residents from being burned by county workers who were ordered to replace it with a concrete bridge. Locals with guns held vigil over it and it was later restored. The bridge is unique due to the "weepy", rounded windows and well worth the short drive off of the exit. I tried to walk the the bridge to look more closely and examine it a bit, but on a Friday afternoon, it was very, well-traveled by locals and not safe to walk into
Sutherlin is also a charming town to stop for fuel, supplies and a meal or as a tranquil, rest-stop between Grants Pass and Portland.
At exit 136, take Hwy 138 west for about 2 miles to Stearns Lane, (well marked) and then go a short way to the Rochester Rd turn-off to the left. You'll see the bridge and have to stop to yield to traffic as it's only one lane. .
The bridge was saved by passionate residents from being burned by county workers who were ordered to replace it with a concrete bridge. Locals with guns held vigil over it and it was later restored. The bridge is unique due to the "weepy", rounded windows and well worth the short drive off of the exit. I tried to walk the the bridge to look more closely and examine it a bit, but on a Friday afternoon, it was very, well-traveled by locals and not safe to walk into
Sutherlin is also a charming town to stop for fuel, supplies and a meal or as a tranquil, rest-stop between Grants Pass and Portland.
At exit 136, take Hwy 138 west for about 2 miles to Stearns Lane, (well marked) and then go a short way to the Rochester Rd turn-off to the left. You'll see the bridge and have to stop to yield to traffic as it's only one lane. .
Written August 10, 2013
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JoanR1954
Sunderland, UK120 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Well signposted off the main highway and worth the detour. Single track traffic makes it easy to photograph and a pull in makes it easy to park
Written July 2, 2015
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Toni M
Vancouver Island, Canada24 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Would have never seen this lovely piece of history if we had not broken down here. Very nice! The area is beautiful, the bridge in very good shape.
Written April 7, 2014
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lancashireexile
east midlands286 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Ever since acquainting herself with 'The Bridges of Madison County' my wife has been desperate to see a covered bridge so we made a quick short detour to see this. It's very well-preserved and to her mild disappointment more modern [1932] than she anticipated. However two or three photos later she left satisfied to have chalked up one more travel target.
Written August 8, 2017
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Poohbear4life
San Francisco, CA15 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
Worth the extra 2 minutes off the freeway to check it out. One lane covered bridge, you can park and walk out on to it. Pretty cool.
Written December 2, 2014
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494jacquelinea
Perris, CA14 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
The way was well marked and the bridge easy to find. It's an interesting part of the Sutherlin area.
Written October 12, 2014
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gingersnaps527
Spearfish, SD423 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
My husband and I decided to see all the covered bridges in Douglas County. Rochester Bridge is in good shape. It's a pretty drive outside of Sutherlin. It would be nice to have a plaque or marker that describes the history of the bridge in more detail.
Written February 4, 2018
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joystill2004
Sutherlin, OR21 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Love driving near it tho I seldom actually pass through, but
I can see it from Hwy 138 so I see it several times a year
when just driving near by.
I can see it from Hwy 138 so I see it several times a year
when just driving near by.
Written April 10, 2017
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Dirk_Snyder
Sutherlin, Oregon, United States31 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Beautiful country: nice for a Sunday Drive in the area
Rolling hills, farm country, very enjoyable. Try it out!
Rolling hills, farm country, very enjoyable. Try it out!
Written April 10, 2017
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Polariswidow
Kennewick95 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Not sure what to say about this. My daughter enjoyed her first covered bridge. Single lane bridge out in the coutry.
Written August 19, 2016
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