
Mosby Creek Bridge - Cottage Grove, Oregon
Posted by:
TheBeanTeam
N 43° 46.667 W 123° 00.328
10T E 499559 N 4847191
Quick Description: This bridge is Lane County Oregon's oldest covered bridge.
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 5/28/2008 5:14:25 PM
Waymark Code: WM3X0B
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Long Description:"http://www.cottagegrove.net/history/covered_bridges/mosby.html
"target="_blank"">The Mosby Creek Bridge (World Guide Number:
37-20-27) was built in 1920 for $4,125 and was named for David
Mosby, an area pioneer who settled nearby in 1853. This Howe Truss
bridge's 90 foot span was restored in 1990 and is still in daily
use and receives regular maintenance by Lane County work crews.
Directions: Go east on Main St. out of Cottage Grove, which
becomes Mosby Creek Rd, to Layng Rd. This bridge is located at mile
point 0.2 on Layng Rd.
A short
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv2-iZ-E9_A&feature=channel_page"target=
_blank">video of the Mosby Creek Bridge on YouTube details the
interior of the structure.