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The Oregon Surveyor
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Vol. 39, No. 6
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The Upper Perry Arch Bridge was designed by the renowned Oregon State Highway Department bridge
engineer, Conde B. McCullough and constructed in 1924. McCullough’s bridges can be seen throughout
Oregon and are well known for elegant designs and pleasing aesthetics. The bridge was constructed
by the Union Bridge Company as part of the “Get Oregon Out of the Mud” campaign and extended US
Highway 30 further into eastern Oregon. This crossing of the Grand Ronde River and the Union Pacific
Railroad provided a vital connection to the
ports and markets in western Oregon and
the Columbia River Gorge. It also provided a
link for tourists to visit eastern Oregon with
greater ease.
The Upper Perry Arch Bridge is one of two
single arch bridges in eastern Oregon that
were designed by McCullough. The bridge
fell into disrepair after I-84 was constructed
in the 1960’s and was in jeopardy of being
replaced. Due to its historic nature it was
instead rehabilitated and reopened in 2009.
The $5.4-million-dollar repair and restoration
effort was awarded First Place in its category
in the 2010 Daily Journal of Commerce’s Top
Projects Contest. The original 1924 design and
construction cost was $53,814.43.
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