Rocky Creek Bridge Viewpoint - Oregon
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 46.673 W 124° 04.279
10T E 415238 N 4958834
Scenic and interpretive viewpoint at the south end of the Rocky Creek Bridge is located about two miles south of Depoe Bay on the Otter Crest Loop.
Waymark Code: WMCY9M
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2011
Views: 6
The Rocky Creek (Ben Jones) Bridge was designed by Conde B. McCullough, the Oregon state bridge engineer from 1919 to 1936 who also designed many of the other historic bridges along the Oregon Coast. The bridge has a total length of 360 feet and is made up of a 160 foot arch segment flanked by deck girder approach spans.
The Rocky Creek Bridge was completed in 1927 and was dedicated on Sept.17, 1927 to Benjamin F. Jones. Jones is known as “the Father of the Roosevelt Highway” and was a prominent lawyer who helped establish Lincoln County in 1893. Jones is noted for introducing legislation in 1919 calling for construction of the Oregon Cast Highway. He died in 1925 and the bridge was dedicated to him posthumously.
In addition to the bridge view there is also a great coastal view.
Describe - Highway or Road number: Otter Crest Loop Road off U.S. Hwy. 101
Closest town or city: Depoe Bay
Number of parking spots available: 5
Winter View: yes
Summer View: yes
Year around access ?: yes
Comfort station on site: no
Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes
Name if a website describes this location.: Not listed
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