Mike Desmond / WBFO News
The historic bridge in Eden s hamlet of Clarksburg has been blocked off since Oct. 15, since the driver of a loaded propane truck lost control on the steep hill leading down to the bridge. The truck hit the bridge, then fell into the gulch below. That left the bridge damaged and two fire departments struggling to provide protection. Langford-New Oregon Assistant Chief Charles Hohman was on scene when the incident happened. It was a standard transmission and it looks like he missed a gear trying to downshift, Hohman said. So at that point, that s actually free wheeling and got to the bottom. And just before he crossed New Oregon Road, he bailed out and then the truck hit the bridge.