Gilky Covered Bridge Damaged by Truck

 

SCIO, Ore., Sept. 18, 2007 - A farm equipment service truck struck and seriously damaged the Gilky Bridge serving Goar Road.

The truck took out some of the bridge's support beams, making the bridge structurally unsound, according to investigators. It will be closed for the next month. The driver of the truck will be ticketed, according to deputies. Alcohol was not a factor.

The 120-foot Gilkey Bridge, 37-22-04, was built in 1939 using the Howe Truss to span Thomas Creek.

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