The Short Bridge spans the South Santiam River 12 miles (19 km) east of Sweet Home, Oregon, near the community of Cascadia. The 105-foot (32 m) Howe truss type bridge was built in 1945. It is named for Gordon Short, a long-time area resident.[2] The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Short Bridge
The Short Covered Bridge spans the South Santiam River.
Short Bridge is located in Oregon
Short Bridge
Short Bridge is located in the United States
Short Bridge
LocationHigh Deck Road, Cascadia, Oregon
Coordinates44°23′29.6″N 122°30′35.5″W / 44.391556°N 122.509861°W / 44.391556; -122.509861
Built1945
Architectural styleHowe truss
NRHP reference No.79002113[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 29, 1979

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "South Fork Santiam River (Short) Covered Bridge" (PDF). Retrieved May 19, 2012.
  3. ^ "Short Bridge". National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
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