River Crossing

Union Street Railroad Bridge

Union & Water Streets

Salem, OR

Bridge History Highlights
1913 - Bridge built by Southern Pacific Railway to connect Salem with the west Willamette Valley

1970's - Trestle vandalized, but structurally sound

1980 - Lift span permanently closed (Coast Guard approved)

1996 - Bridge taken over by Union Pacific Railroad

2004 - City of Salem buys bridge for $1

01/11/06 - Bridge put on National Register of Historic Places

02/14/08 - ODOT issued notice to proceed to Carter & Company, Inc., a Salem contractor, to convert the bridge into a bike and pedestrian facility

03/06/08 - Ceremonty marks start of bridge renovation

04/18/09 - Grand Opening events scheduled