Swinging Bridge Illinois River Selma Oregon

[Oregon Viking]

 

[Tesorodeoro]

Looks pretty modern. Much safer than the couple I crossed with my dad as a kid that were leftovers from the 1930’s or earlier. Litterally rotten missing boards. Looking back it seems amazing given today’s society. Dad would be jailed for risking his 6 year old’s life.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

That appears to be an old crossing location. Is there a plaque there explaining the history?

 

[Oregon Viking]

That appears to be an old crossing location. Is there a plaque there explaining the history?

Wooden suspension bridge 60' above the Illinois River built by the Boy Scouts in 1963. The property borders the McCaleb Ranch Boy Scout Camp.

 

[Oregon Viking]

 

[newnan man]

That's a cool bridge. This one is crossing Kelly Creek in Idaho. It was originally built in the 30's but it's obviously been upgraded since. Only foot traffic and horses allowed. There is something special about these kind of bridges.