Wimer Bridge was the only Jackson County covered bridge open to vehicle traffic, but in July of 2003 it collapsed due to traffic weight.
Plans are currently under way to replace the structure.
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There may have been a bridge in this location as early as 1892.
The bridge was built in 1927 under contract to Jackson County.
DIRECTIONS:
Located 7 miles northeast of Rogue River on East Evans Creek Road (turn right on Covered Bridge Road in community of Wimer).
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