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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.
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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
Lincoln County and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) have signed
an Interdepartmental Agreement for rehabilitation of the Yachats Covered Bridge.
Although work on the bridge will not begin immediately, plans include
replacement of key components, new siding, rail and a paint.
The total cost of the project is estimated at $665,000 with funding from the
National Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program covering all but 10
percent of the cost of the rehabilitation.
This will be the second rehabilitation project for this bridge. 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.
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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 |
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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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