Wimer Bridge Wimer Bridge: It was the only Jackson County covered bridge open to vehicle traffic, but collapsed due to traffic in July 2003, and plans to replace it have not been completed. There may have been a bridge in this location as early as 1892; present structure was built in 1927 under contract to Jackson County, but collapsed in July 2003. Plans are currently under way to replace the structure. HOW TO GET THERE: 7 miles northeast of Rogue River on East Evans Creek Road (turn right on Covered Bridge Road in community of Wimer).