Wildcat Creek Bridge, Historic covered bridge in Lane County, Oregon, United States.
Wildcat Creek Bridge is a covered wooden bridge that crosses a small creek near its junction with the Siuslaw River in western Oregon. The structure has a single narrow roadway enclosed by wooden walls on both sides for protection and stability.
Wildcat Creek Bridge was built in 1925 at Austa, near Walton, carrying Austa Road over Wildcat Creek close to its confluence with the Siuslaw River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Lane County later raised funds to maintain and repair its covered bridges, including this one.
Lane County has 17 covered bridges, 14 of them still carrying traffic, and Wildcat Creek Bridge is one of the 14. Between 2005 and July 2012 the county sold commemorative coins depicting its covered bridges to raise money for their upkeep; 325 of the coins issued featured this bridge.
The bridge is located off Highway 126 and remains open to vehicle traffic with specific weight restrictions in place. The narrow passage requires careful driving and awareness of oncoming traffic when crossing.
Lane County minted around 325 commemorative coins featuring this bridge between 2005 and 2012 to fund maintenance work. These coins became collectible items among bridge enthusiasts and remain a notable example of creative preservation funding.
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