Drift Creek Bridge

The Drift Creek Bridge spans 66 feet with a Howe truss design, featuring board-and-batten siding, arched portals, and ribbon windows along its eaves.

Built in 1914, the bridge served as a main north-south traffic route along the Oregon coast until newer roads redirected traffic in the 1960s.

Local residents formed the Save the Covered Bridge organization and successfully relocated the structure to preserve this piece of transportation heritage.

Visitors access the bridge by driving north from Lincoln City on Highway 101, then east on Highway 18 to Bear Creek Road for 0.9 miles.

The bridge underwent complete dismantling in 1997 and reconstruction at its new location over Bear Creek, using original timber components.

Location: Lincoln County

Inception: 1914

GPS coordinates: 44.99308,-123.88644

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45