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Discovering Shimanek Bridge: A Fascinating Journey through History

Explore the history and engineering of the iconic Shimanek Bridge, a Howe Truss structure with a rich past dating back to 1927. Learn about its design, reconstruction, and how to visit this historic landmark located in Scio, Oregon.

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Discovering Shimanek Bridge: A Fascinating Journey through History

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  1. Introduction I have loved working on the bridge project because it helped me reach a new goal. By doing it I have learned how to make a scale, a power point presentation, and take pride in my work. When Mr. Skarphol told me that I could do a bridge I was excited but scared. Like when it’s your first time on a rollercoaster you’re filled with joy but scared because you don’t know what is going to happen along the way. I am relating to a rollercoaster because life is filled with up’s and down’s. The project is probably an up for me because I get to be with my friends, do research (which I LOVE), and on Wednesday after math I get to go to the computer lab and work on my power point or do research.

  2. Shimanek Bridge http://www.daytrails.com/ShimanekBridge.html The Shimanek Bridge was built in 1927 and was re-built in 1966.

  3. This is a Howe Truss • Steel bridges are rarely seen with Howe Truss. • The diagonal truss parts where built to hold compressive forces. • The rods in the truss are built in groups of four instead of three. (my theory is it’s so long that it needs more support than other bridges.) • William Howe invented the Howe Truss in 1840. • William Howe got patented which is where you get permission from the government to put out his design. • William Howe got his new design out in 1850. http://www.matsuo-bridge.co.jp/english/bridges/basics/truss.shtm

  4. History of the Shimanek Bridge • Red paint, portal design and louvered window, where built to match the bridge in 1927. • The first bridge in this spot was built around mid 1861while the first recorded bridge was built in 1891 and cost 1,150 dollars. • In 1904, the community re-built the bridge and then the bridge washed out in 1921. • The replacement lasted until 1927 when a flood damaged it. • Now trees were blown into the fourth covered bridge at this site. • The bridge was taken apart soon after in 1966. The current Shimanek was the fifth bridge in the spot. • There was another flood in 1996. A group of people helped rebuild the bridge in 2002.

  5. How to get to the Shimanek Bridge • Take high way 226 which is the eastern part of Scio. • Turn right on Richardson Gap road . • Drive less than a mile and your on your way to the Shimanek Bridge.

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