Big Creek Bridge - Lane County, OR
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N 44° 10.455 W 124° 06.917
10T E 410845 N 4891831
Designed by famed bridge builder Conde B. McCullough, this 235-ft. bridge, built in 1931, is one of the first reinforced concrete tied arch bridges constructed. It is one of three of similar design along the scenic U.S. 101 coastal highway.
Waymark Code: WMB9G6
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2011
Views: 6
This bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places as Big Creek Bridge No. 01180, in 2003.
From the Oregon Department of Transportation:
"The main span of the Big Creek Bridge is a 120-foot reinforced concrete through tied arch, elliptical in shape. Very similar in design and size to the Wilson River and Tenmile Creek Bridges, the Big Creek Bridge is one of the first reinforced concrete tied arch spans to be constructed in this country. The Bridge is well suited to its location and has an attractive precast concrete railing. The concrete deck girder approach spans have arched fascia curtain walls and contribute to an overall structure length of 235 feet. The bridge was designed by Conde B. McCullough, State Bridge Engineer, and constructed by the Union Bridge Company."
Length of bridge: 235 ft.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicle
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Big Creek
Date constructed: 1931
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: U.S, 101
Location:
Lane County, Oregon
Height of bridge: Not listed
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