Larwood Covered Bridge Damaged, Reward Offered

WGN OR-22-06

 

Albany, OR, January 27, 2009 - Twice damaged by was thought to be a logging truck, Linn County offers a standing reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any bridge vandal.

Damage done by the two incidents made it necessary to limit bridge traffic to one lane. Repairs could cost between $1,500 and $2,000.

The 105-foot Larwood bridge was built in 1939 to cross Crabtree Creek using a Howe Truss.

For the story, go to: http://www.democratherald.com/articles/2009/02/06/news/local/2loc01_bridge.txt.