Very disappointing to hear this. I to date have not participated in Section 106 reviews for Oregon because to be honest they have such a good preservation track record that it wasn't a state I had to pay much attention to. However I find myself wondering why this bridge which is located in a vacant area with no properties nearby could not either be bypassed and preserved for pedestrian use, nor why a one way couplet could not have been built here.
The Oakland Bridge is now scheduled for replacement with construction beginning in 2022.
This bridge is one of the few remaining small scale deck trusses in Oregon designed under Conde McCullough.
While it is sad to see it go, the replacement will certainly benefit the community of Oakland as the old bridge is single lane controlled by a signal.
I drove stopped by and took photos on October 11, 2021. Nothing appears to be proceeding yet. I too, am wondering why a one-way couplet with new bridge can't be done. Oakland is a small town with 900 people. Whay not a second bridge and a one-way couplet?