In May, 1918, surveys were made by the Department for two large bridges
in Lincoln County. One of these was for a bridge over Alsea River near
Waldport and the other was for a bridge across the Yaquina River at
Toledo. At the present time the only means of crossing the streams at
these points is by ferry.
For the Alsea River Crossing a 264 foot bridge has been designed and is
now under construction by Curtis Gardner, Bridge Contractor. This bridge
consists of one 144 foot medium traffic wood span and 120 feet of wood
trestle. The total cost of the structure will be approximately
$10,000.00. The construction is under the supervision of the Highway
Department, but is being paid for by Lincoln County.
The design has not yet been prepared for the bridge at Toledo, but the
total length of the bridge will be about 3,000 feet.