Historic Bridges: Douglas County, Oregon

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 9

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Oakland Bridge
HSR

Shady Highway Over Calapooya Creek and Railroad (Union Pacific) in Oakland: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 475 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Lewis W. Metzger and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

This is an unusual curved bridge that includes a variety of span lengths and types.

Reedsport Railroad Bridge
Umpqua River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Coos Bay Rail Link) Over Umpqua River in Reedsport: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,600 ft. Main Span: 348 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This impressive swing bridge is complimented by a long series of fixed through truss approach spans.

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Scottsburg Bridge
HSR

OR-38 Over Umpqua River in Scottsburg: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 843 ft. Main Span: 237 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: Clackamas Construction Company of Clackamas, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

Despite its association with Conde McCullough and its rarity as a riveted continuous through truss, this bridge was selected for demolition and replacement.

Stewart Park Bridge
Roseburg Veterans Administration Hospital Bridge
HSR

Centennial Drive Over South Umpqua River in Roseburg: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 327 ft. Main Span: 221 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1933 By: Murch Brothers Construction of St. Louis, Missouri

This unusual bridge is one of the smallest cantilever truss bridges in the country.

Umpqua River Bridge
Reedsport Bridge
HSR

Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Umpqua River and McIntosh Slough in Reedsport: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete Tied Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 2,206 ft. Main Span: 430 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1936 By: Teufel and Carlson of Seattle, Washington and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

One of the major historic bridges on the Oregon Coast Highway is this bridge, a unique combination of concrete arch and metal truss swing technology.

Winchester Bridge
Robert A. Booth Bridge
HSR

Northeast Stephens Street (Old OR-99) Over North Umpqua River in Winchester: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 902 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1923 By: H. E. Doering of Portland, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

This graceful and richly decorated multi-span arch bridge has been rehabilitated and preserved.

Winchester I-5 Bridges
HSR

I-5 Over North Umpqua River in Winchester: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 1,637 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1955 By: Unknown and P. Mervyn Stephenson and Theodore C. Roake

This pair of nearly identical bridges are a good example of mid 20th century riveted truss bridge construction.

Winchester Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad) Over North Umpqua River in Winchester: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,160 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is a traditional example of an early 20th century rivet-connected railroad truss bridge.

Winston Bridge
HSR

OR-42 Eastbound Over South Umpqua River in Winston: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 555 ft. Main Span: 182 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1934 By: Joplin and Eldon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

This is an attractive multi-span through arch bridge with ornamental railing.

Historic Bridges: Douglas County, Oregon

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