Newport in Lincoln County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Bridging the Waters

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 28, 2021

1. Bridging the Waters Marker

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Built by the Works Progress Administration, the Yaquina Bay Bridge is 3,260 feet long. About 220 men were employed 30 hours each week from Aug. 1, 1934 until its opening on Sept. 6, 1936. During the first ten hours after the bridge opened, 5,290 cars crossed the span.

Conde B. McCullough supervised the design and construction of the Yaquina Bay Bridge, Umpqua River Bridge, and Coos Bay Bridge. Until these bridges were built, it was not possible to travel the Oregon coast without being ferried across water.

Captions:
(left two photos): Bridge construction, 1936.
(top right): Yaquina Bay Bridge, 1953.
(bottom right): Aerial view of Yaquina Bay, 1947.

Erected by Port of Newport.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1936.

Location. 44° 37.179′ N, 124° 3.194′ W. Marker is in Newport, Oregon, in Lincoln County. Marker can be reached from Southeast Marine Science Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is beneath south

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 28, 2021

2. Bridging the Waters Marker

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end of Yaquina Bay Bridge near the Newport Municipal Crabbing Pier. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2320 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shipping News (here, next to this marker); Bayfront Beginnings (here, next to this marker); South of the Bay (a few steps from this marker); Protecting the Coast (a few steps from this marker); Reeling Them In (a few steps from this marker); United States Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36503 (approx. half a mile away); Yaquina Bay Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Yaquina Bay Light (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.