Neal Lane Bridge facts for kids
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Neal Lane Bridge over South Myrtle Creek
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| Coordinates | 43°01′00.6″N 123°16′28.4″W / 43.016833°N 123.274556°W |
| Locale | Douglas County, Oregon, United States |
| Other name(s) | South Myrtle Creek Covered Bridge |
| Maintained by | Douglas County |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Covered kingpost truss |
| Load limit | 5 tons |
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| Construction end | 1939 (1929) |
The Neal Lane Bridge is a special covered bridge located in Douglas County, Oregon, in the United States. It was built by Douglas County in 1939 for about $1,000. This bridge is unique because it is the only covered bridge in Oregon that uses a special design called a kingpost truss.
At 42 feet (13 m) long, it is also one of the shortest covered bridges in Oregon. The bridge has cool features like wooden plank floors, arched openings at each end, and narrow window slots. It also has a strong metal roof. Only vehicles weighing up to five tons can cross this bridge.
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What is the Neal Lane Bridge?
The Neal Lane Bridge helps people cross over South Myrtle Creek. It is located close to the city of Myrtle Creek. The bridge carries Neal Lane, which is a local road.
Who Built the Bridge?
When the bridge was built in 1939, Floyd C. Frear was the county engineer. He was in charge of the project. Homer Gallop was the foreman for the bridge construction. He supervised the workers building the bridge.
When Was the Bridge Built?
The official date for the bridge's construction is 1939. This date comes from the Oregon Department of Transportation. However, some people believe it might have been built earlier. One person said they worked on the bridge in 1929.
Some books also mention different dates. The book Oregon's Covered Bridges says it was built in 1929. But Historic Highway Bridges of Oregon states the year was 1939.
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The Neal Lane Bridge over South Myrtle Creek.
