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SALMON RIVER
Salmon River
____ - 1929
June 23, 1893: "Salmon river bridge is nearing completion and has the appearance of a good structure." (Oregon City Enterprise)
November 22, 1917: "Y. Tillman Cooper, who has taken the contract to shingle the new Salmon river bridge, commenced work Monday." (Oregon City Courier)
1930: "Contract No. 1104, awarded July 3, 1929, to Rigdon Bros., of Woodburn, Oregon. Work commenced August 2, 1929; completed May 10, 1930.
This bridge replaced a covered wooden span, and was built in connection with a minor line and grade change which eliminated a dangerous curve at the end of the old structure." (Ninth Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission)