Built in 1932 by Doc and Lydia Fourtner to allow livestock to cross the South Yamhill River.
A sheet metal roof was added in later years and the bridge is currently in good condition overall.
The west end of the bridge is enclosed by a doorway allowing pedestrian access.
Take Highway 99 from Portland through Newberg to Highway 18.
West 60 miles past Willamina to New Grand Ronde.
North on Grand Ronde Road to "A" Ackerson Road. Turn left, continue one block, keep left at the "Y" in the road and into the yard of the white house.
Request permission to proceed at the house.
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