Sandy Creek Bridge

Sandy Creek Bridge is a covered bridge in Coos County that spans Sandy Creek near the community of Remote, featuring large side openings and a dual Howe truss structure. The structure now sits in a county park at its original location and is accessible to visitors on foot.

The structure was built in 1921 and served traffic on Oregon Route 42 until 1949, when a newer bridge replaced it for vehicle use. After it was taken out of service, the bridge was preserved and later restored by the Myrtle Point Lions Club.

The bridge shows how wooden structures in this region were protected from the Pacific Northwest's wet climate through covered designs. Visitors today can see how these protective measures shaped the overall form.

The structure sits within a park setting and is easy to reach on foot, with clear pathways and open space around it. The best time to visit is during dry weather, when the wooden elements are easy to see and photograph.

This is the last remaining covered bridge in the county and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This recognition made it a protected historic landmark of regional importance.

Location: Coos County

GPS coordinates: 43.00637,-123.89177

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05