Buena Vista Ferry
The Buena Vista Ferry connects Marion County and Polk County across the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located a few miles south of Independence, near the community of Buena Vista. The river is approximately 720 feet (220 m) wide at the crossing. The cable ferry has a capacity of six vehicles.[1]
 Buena Vista Ferry from the east landing | |
| Locale | Buena Vista, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Waterway | Willamette River |
| Transit type | Cable ferry |
| Carries | Willamette Ferry Street Buena Vista Road |
| Terminals | 2 |
| Operator | Marion County, Oregon |
The ferry is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week.
Buena Vista Ferry is electrically powered with three-phase AC with a frequency of 60 Hertz and a voltage of 480 volts. The power is delivered by a three-conductor overhead wire .
History
In 2011, the ferry was replaced with a new one paid for in part by federal stimulus funds.[2] The new vessel allows the ferry to operate year-round; formerly it only ran from April to October.[2]
See also
Canby Ferry and Wheatland Ferry are the state's other two ferries across the Willamette River.
References
- West Coast Ferries Forum: Buena Vista (Oregon) ferry retired, new boat comin
- Collins, Timm (May 11, 2011). "New ferry passing through soon". Statesman Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
External links
- Buena Vista Ferry information from Marion County
- Historic photos of Buena Vista Ferry from Salem Public Library