Yachats Bridge

A Lincoln County Covered Bridge

This bridge is located on the North Fork of the Yachats River. The Yachats Bridge is one of the shortest bridges in Oregon measuring at forty-two feet in length.

The Yachats Bridge, although open to vehicular traffic, is closed to large traffic (RV's, large trucks, etc.) The weight limit for this bridge is eight tons. Just beyond the bridge is private property with no, or little, turnaround.

Yachats Bridge
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About Yachats Bridge

It was built in 1938, by Otis Hamer. This was Otis' last bridge to construct.
The timber construction of this bridge is of Queenpost Truss style.
The flared sides of the bridge result from the buttresses underneath the siding.
The ribbon openings under the roof-line allow light to enter the inside, at the center of the bridge.

Restoration

On December 16th, 1989 the restored Yachats Bridge was rededicated to Lincoln County by the president of The Covered Bridge Society of Oregon, and Lincoln County Commissioners. The bridge was rebuilt by Two G's Construction Company, with updated construction techniques and adding, concrete piers, footings, and zinc strips to the roof to prevent moss growth.

DIRECTIONS: From Yachats drive east seven miles on Yachats River Road. Turn left just beyond a cement bridge. Then drive for two miles up the north fork of Yachats River, you will come across the bridge.

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before 1984 reconstruction	side view before reconstruction
construction, 1984	construction, 1984
side view (c. 1942)	completed bridge, 1984

All information on these pages are from the Oregon Coast History Center, and documented information from the Lincoln County Road Department. Please ask permission from the Historical Society, and the Road Department before using any of the pictures from this site.

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