Sean C. Morgan
Of The New Era
Covered bridge expert Phil Pierce is optimistic about repairing Weddle Bridge before the Oregon Jamboree in early August.
“I think I can establish a list of priorities so you can have the bridge useable by Jamboree,” Pierce told the Weddle Bridge technical committee on Friday.
Pierce, an engineer from New York State who has expertise in covered bridges — a rarity among engineers — agreed to travel to…