Peter DeFazio Bridge - 2000 - Eugene, OR
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N 44° 03.395 W 123° 05.069
10T E 493233 N 4878160
This pedestrian suspension bridge spans the Willamette River in Eugene, OR.
Waymark Code: WMN3FF
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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Located near the Ferry Street Bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge. There's a plaque monumented in the SW corner of the bridge and reads:

PETER DEFAZIO BRIDGE

DESIGNED AND BUILT TO RECOGNIZE THE COMMUNITY'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE IN HARMONY WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

DESIGNER:
OBEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS

CONTRACTOR:
MOWAT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

DEDICATED MAY 12, 2000

Most Oregonians know Peter DeFazio as the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 4th congressional district and has been in this post since 1987.

Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 2000

Date stone, plaque location.: SW corner of the bridge

Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Willamette River

Parking (safe parking location): N 44° 03.084 W 123° 04.837

Website (if available): Not listed
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