Ten Mile Creek Bridge - Lane County, OR
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silverquill
N 44° 13.440 W 124° 06.578
10T E 411371 N 4897351
This bridge by noted bridge designer Conde B. McCullough is an example of one of the earliest reinforced concrete bridges made, erected in 1931. Two other bridges on scenic U.S. 101 are of the same design and time period.
Waymark Code: WMB9GN
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2011
Views: 3
These bridges are familiar landmarks to everyone who travels the scenic U.S. 101 coast highway. This one is located just south of the small town of Yachats and Cape Perpetua, highest point on the Oregon coast.
From the Oregon Department of Transportaton's age of McCullough bridges:
"A reinforced concrete through tied arch bridge located approximately six miles south of Yachats. The bowstring main arch spans 120 feet and the total length is 180 feet. Identical to the Wilson River Bridge and Big Creek Bridge.
Length of bridge: 120 ft.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicle
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Ten Mile 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:
Yachats, Oregon
Height of bridge: Not listed
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