FRIENDS OFRITNER CREEK BRIDGE

INDEPENDENCE, OR

Friends of Ritner Creek Bridge is a nonprofit organization in Independence, Oregon, that is dedicated to preserving the historic Ritner Creek Bridge. The bridge is a unique example of a timber Howe truss bridge, constructed in 1927, that spans the Ritner Creek in Polk County.

The Friends of Ritner Creek Bridge was established in 2000 to raise awareness and funds for the restoration and maintenance of the bridge. The group is composed of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the historic structure and promoting its use as a pedestrian and bicyclist crossing.

Over the years, the Friends of Ritner Creek Bridge have worked closely with local and state officials to secure grants and funding for the restoration of the bridge. In 2013, the group successfully completed a major restoration project that included repairing and replacing the bridge's wooden planks, reinforcing the trusses, and installing new railings.

Today, the Ritner Creek Bridge is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the unique charm of the historic bridge. The Friends of Ritner Creek Bridge continue to work tirelessly to ensure that this important piece of Oregon's history is preserved for future generations to enjoy.

FRIENDS OFRITNER CREEK BRIDGE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in INDEPENDENCE OR. US MID #8404100180

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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FRIENDS OFRITNER CREEK BRIDGE
593 E STREET
INDEPENDENCE
OR
97351-1717

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