Cedar Crossing Bridge
Cedar Crossing Bridge is a 60-foot Howe truss covered bridge spanning Johnson Creek in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Built in 1982, it is the only covered bridge in Oregon's most populous county and one of the newer covered bridges in the state.
The bridge spans Johnson Creek in a residential and natural area corridor, serving as both a functional crossing and a rare example of traditional covered bridge craft in an urban setting. Its construction using authentic Howe truss methods reflects a continued interest in preserving the covered bridge tradition.
Cedar Crossing Bridge was built in 1982, making it one of the newer covered bridges in Oregon. Its construction in Multnomah County — the most urbanized county in Oregon — stands as a notable example of the covered bridge tradition being carried into the late 20th century in an unexpected setting.
The bridge spans Johnson Creek, which runs through southeast Portland and has been the subject of extensive restoration and greenway efforts. The covered bridge contributes to the character of the Johnson Creek corridor as both a functional structure and a heritage landmark.