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Information:
This bridge, a reinforced concrete deck arch and the main span is a single open-spandrel, rib-type reinforced concrete deck arch. The structure has curved arch fascia curtain walls. The railing on the original main span is an urn-shaped balustrade with a band of dentils below. The ends of the main piers are bush-hammered for textured contrast.
Construction began in 1919, was opened in 1920 and was rehabilitated in 2010. At just over one hundred years old, this bridge is in remarkable shape. The bridge was build as part of the old Pacific Highway 99, commonly called US 99, and it replaced a wooden covered bridge that was built in 1861.
US 99 was a main north-south US numbered highway on the west coast of the United States which spanned the distance between Blain, Washington on the US-Canada border to Calexico, California on the US-Mexico border, that is until 1964 when most of the route was replaced with interstate highway 5. It now only exists in a few places in areas where the US route was left intact and usually this route has been designated as a state route in those places.
Driving Directions:
The bridge is located in Gold Hill, Oregon on US 99, also called Pacific Highway 99.
Location:
Coordinates:
42.432400, -123.090400
Elevation:
feet
Bridge Specification
Bridge Type:
Concrete Arch Deck
Further description includes: Open-spandrel, rib-type reinforced concrete.
Date Open:
17 February 1920
Replaced:
A timber Howe truss covered bridge
Total Length:
505 feet
Deck Width:
19 feet
Main Span Length:
113 feet;
Crosses:
Rogue River
Clearance Above:
(Vehicle Clearance) No barrier
Clearance Below:
(Vessel Clearance) ~ 20 feet.
Cost to Build:
$48,400.00
Cost to Restore:
$4.6 million
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