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Hannah - 1936

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    The 1936 Hannah Bridge is a covered bridge in Linn County, Oregon. The bridge carries Burmester Creek Road across Thomas Creek and is one of three remaining covered bridges along Thomas Creek; the others are the Shimanek Bridge and the Gilkey Bridge. Thomas Creek originates in the Willamette National Forest and flows 35 miles west to the South Santiam River.

     

    Hannah Bridge, 105 feet (32 m) long, was named for John Joseph Hannah, a pioneer who arrived in Oregon in 1853 and settled a land claim of 151 acres (61 ha) between Thomas Creek and Bilyeu Creek. He built one of the first sawmills in the area, powered by water from Bilyeu Creek.

     

    In 1912, another covered bridge crossed Thomas Creek just east of the present structure, according to Aileen Howell, granddaughter of Hannah. Lumber from the dismantled bridge was used by the Hannah family to build a tool shed and sheep barn.

     

    During the summer months, the bridge is a popular spot for swimmers, often jumping from the bridge into the deep pool beneath. Several television commercials have been filmed at the site.

     

    The Hannah Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

     

    Located at:  N44 42.729   W122 43.120       -       WGCB #37-22-02

    Photographed in May of 2025

    Photos by Millard Farmer

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