Union Street Railroad Bridge, Salem

Name: Union Street Railroad Bridge
Address: Union St., Salem, United States

#16 among attractions in Salem

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Facts and practical information

The Union Street Railroad Bridge is a vertical lift, Pratt through truss bridge that spans the Willamette River in Salem, Oregon, United States, built in 1912–13. It was last used by trains in the early 1990s and was sold for one dollar in 2003 to the City of Salem, which converted it to bicycle and pedestrian use in 2008–2009. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. ()

Coordinates: 44°56'48"N, 123°2'28"W

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Union St.Central AreaSalem United States

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Union Street Railroad Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salem Center, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Breyman Fountain, A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village.

~1820 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Salem Center, Salem
9 min walk • Salem Center is a multi-building, enclosed shopping center in downtown Salem, Oregon, United States. Located on both sides of Center Street between High and Liberty streets, the mall has 80 stores and a food court.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem
18 min walk • The Hallie Ford Museum of Art, nestled in the heart of Salem, Oregon, is a cultural haven for those looking to immerse themselves in the world of visual arts. Established in 1998, thanks to a generous gift from Hallie Ford, the museum has become a cornerstone of the...
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Breyman Fountain, Salem
17 min walk • Breyman Fountain, also known as the Breyman Brothers Fountain and Breyman Horse Trough, is an outdoor fountain by an unknown sculptor, installed in Willson Park, on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol, in Salem, Oregon, United States.
~620 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem
3 min walk • The Gilbert House Children's Museum is a private nonprofit 501 children's museum within Riverfront Park located in Salem, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1989.
0.6 miSE
Memorial
Oregon World War II Memorial, Salem
17 min walk • The Oregon World War II Memorial is a war memorial on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol, in the Salem, Oregon, United States. It was dedicated on June 6, 2014.
~1720 ftS
Park, Playground
Riverfront Park, Salem
9 min walk • Riverfront Park is a 23-acre park located along the Willamette River in Salem, Oregon, in the United States. Features include the Riverfront Carousel, A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, an amphitheatre, and Eco-Earth Globe, an outdoor sculpture and community art project completed in 2003.
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Italianate architecture
Boon Brick Store, Salem
10 min walk • The Boon Brick Store is a historic building in Salem, Oregon, United States. It was built as a general store by John D. Boon who became the first Oregon State Treasurer. It also once served as Oregon's first State Treasury. It is now a brewpub owned by the McMenamins chain known as Boon's Treasury.
0.6 miS
Bridge
Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge, Salem
16 min walk • The Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge is a bicycle and pedestrian Bridge in Salem, Oregon, United States.
0.6 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Elsinore Theatre, Salem
15 min walk • The Elsinore Theatre is a 1,290-seat theatre located in Salem, Oregon, United States, that first opened on May 28, 1926.
~590 ftSW
Bridge
Marion Street Bridge, Salem
3 min walk • The Marion Street Bridge is an automobile bridge located in Salem, Oregon, United States. It spans the Willamette River to connect Salem and West Salem, and acts as a conduit for Oregon Route 22. The bridge carries vehicular traffic one way westbound.
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Shopping centre
Reed Opera House and McCornack Block Addition, Salem
11 min walk • The Reed Opera House and McCornack Block Addition, more commonly known as The Reed Opera House or The Reed, is a historic building in downtown Salem, Oregon, United States. Since its grand opening on September 27, 1870, the Reed Opera House has served as a performing arts center and shopping mall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Union Street Railroad Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Marion Street Bridge, Salem (3 min walk), A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem (3 min walk), Center Street Bridge, Salem (5 min walk), Riverfront Park, Salem (9 min walk).

How to get to Union Street Railroad Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Union Street Railroad Bridge:

Bus

FlixBus Salem • Lines: 2110 (10 min walk)
V • Lines: 20X (12 min walk)

Train

Salem Amtrak Station (30 min walk)