Drift Creek (Bear Creek) Covered Bridge, Oregon
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BruceS
N 44° 59.592 W 123° 53.195
10T E 430115 N 4982577
Covered bridge moved about 8 miles from its original location.
Waymark Code: WM626B
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2009
Views: 6
The Drift Creek (Bear Creek) Covered Bridge was originally located south of Lincoln City across Drift Creek. The howe truss design bridge was originally constructed in 1914 and was considered the longest standing covered bridge in Oregon. The bridge was rebuilt in 1938. The bridge was bypassed in the mid-1960's by a concrete bridge. For many years the bridge afford pedestrian traffic until 1988 when it wad determined to be unsafe for pedestrian traffic and was closed. In 1997 the bridge was dismantled and moved to its current location and reconstructed. The reconstructed bridge was dedicated in 2001. The bridge is on private property however the owners have given easement to the public, please respect their privacy and also do not drive across the bridge. Parking is available near bridge.
Original Location: N 44° 54.748 W 124° 00.272
How it was moved: Disassembled
Type of move: City to City
Related Website: [Web Link]
Building Status: Not listed
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