North Fork of the Yachats Bridge

The North Fork of the Yachats Bridge is a covered bridge that spans across the Yachats River using a queen post truss design. The structure features characteristic ribbon openings beneath its roof, which are typical of the engineering approach used in early 20th century bridge construction.

Built in 1938 by bridge builder Otis Hamer, this structure marked the final project of his long career in bridge construction. The crossing was later added to the National Register of Historic Places, documenting the transportation infrastructure of early 20th century Oregon.

The bridge earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, representing the engineering methods and transportation needs of early 20th century Oregon.

The structure sits about nine miles northeast of Yachats on North Fork Road and has a weight limit of ten tons for vehicles crossing. A vehicle turnaround area is provided at the location.

This crossing is one of only two covered bridges in Lincoln County that still handles vehicle traffic today. Its survival as a working bridge makes it a rare example of this building style in the region.

Location: Yachats

Inception: 1938

GPS coordinates: 44.30997,-123.96969

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05