Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.717222,-123.898333
Carries Big Flat Road over Hurdygurdy Creek
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Deck truss
Total Length: 127.0 Feet
Span Length: 81.0 Feet
Overview: Deck truss bridge over Hurdygurdy Creek on Big Flat Road
History: Built 1948
Built: 1948
Location: Del Norte County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.880000,-123.827222
Carries US 199 over Middle Fork Smith River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 149.0 Feet
Span Length: 83.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Middle Fork Smith River on US 199
History: Built 1925; rehabilitated 1972
Built: 1925
Location: Del Norte County
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115100
Middle Fork Smith River Bridge
Photo taken by Michael Goff on March 20, 2008
195660
Bridge 1-15, Smith River Middle Fork Oregon State Highway 199. Josephine County, Oregon. Looking Ssw.
HAER LISTING IS INCORRECT - Bridge is located in Del Norte County, CA on US Route 199 not in Josephine County, OR on OR 199.
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.801667,-124.055556
Carries US 199 over Myrtle Creek
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 250.0 Feet
Span Length: 126.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Myrtle Creek on US 199
History: Built 1984
Built: 1984
Location: Del Norte County
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115101
Myrtle Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Michael Goff on March 20, 2008
144117
Myrtle Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
144118
Myrtle Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
144119
Deck View
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
195658
Myrtle Creek Bridge, Oregon State Highway 199, At End Of Stout Grove Road. Josephine County, Oregon Looking Wnw.
HAER LISTING IS INCORRECT - Bridge is located in Del Norte County, CA not Josephine County, OR
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
195659
Myrtle Creek Bridge, Oregon State Highway 199, At End Of Stout Grove Road. Josephine County, Oregon Looking Wnw.
HAER LISTING IS INCORRECT - Bridge is located in Del Norte County, CA not Josephine County, OR
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.970000,-123.745000
Carries US 199 over Oregon Mountain
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 1886.2 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel under Oregon Mountain on US 199
History: Built 1963
Built: 1963
Location: Del Norte County
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144109
Randolph Collier Tunnel
South Portal
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
144110
Dedication Plaque
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
144111
Randolph Collier Tunnel
North Portal
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
144112
Inside the Tunnel
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
428552
South Portal
As viewed from the rest area adjacent to the tunnel.
Photo taken by Mike Garland in March 2017
428553
Photo taken by Mike Garland in March 2017
428554
Dedication Plaque
Photo taken by Mike Garland in March 2017
428555
Dedication Plaque
Photo taken by Mike Garland in March 2017
428556
South Portal
Photo taken by Mike Garland in March 2017
428557
South Portal
Photo taken by Mike Garland in March 2017
433614
View from south
Photo taken by Noah Schmid in August 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.553858,-124.061485
Carries Salt Creek Road over Salt Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 52.2 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Salt Creek on Salt Creek Road in Klamath
History: Built 1975
Built: 1975
Location: Del Norte County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.797051,-124.054456
Carries South Fork Road over South Fork Smith River
Design: arch/deck/steel
Design Details: Steel arch
Total Length: 206.0 Feet
Span Length: 140.1 Feet
Overview: Lost steel arch bridge over South Fork Smith River on South Fork Road
History: Built 1948, replaced 2017
Built: 1948
Location: Del Norte County
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115102
George E. Tryon Bridge
Photo taken by Michael Goff on March 20, 2008
144120
George E. Tryon Bridge
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
144121
Deck View
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
144122
Name Plaque
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
144123
Date Stamp
Photo taken by Michael Goff on August 2, 2009
144125
George E. Tryon Bridge
From US 199
Photo taken by Michael Goff in March 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.735312,-123.983846
Carries South Fork Road over Rock Creek
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Deck truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Deck truss bridge over Rock Creek on South Fork Road
History: Built 1952
Built: 1952
Location: Del Norte County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 41.806389,-124.082222
Carries US 199 over Smith River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Cantilevered through truss
Total Length: 615.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost cantilevered through truss bridge over Smith River on US 199
History: Built 1929; damaged by an oversized truck on March 31, 1989; demolished August 1989
Built: 1929
Location: Del Norte County
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114933
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
114934
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114935
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114936
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114937
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114938
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114939
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114940
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114941
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114942
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114943
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114944
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114945
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114946
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114947
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114948
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114949
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114950
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114951
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114952
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114953
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114954
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114955
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114956
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114957
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114958
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114959
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184137
Hiouchi Bridge
Historical Postcard
Submitted by Craig Philpott
492391
Hiouchi Bridge
Photo from old postcard
495493
Hiouchi Bridge
Photo from old postcard
510206
Hiouchi Bridge
Photo from old postcard
Status: Destroyed by flood
Location: 41.523835,-124.044802
Carries Coastal Dr (old US 101) over Klamath River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Open-spandrel arch bridge over Klamath River on old US 101
History: Built 1926, Destroyed by flooding 1964
Built: 1926
Location: Del Norte County
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166409
Postcard View
166410
Approach Circa 1931
184136
Douglas Memorial Bridge
Undated historical postcard
Submitted by Craig Philpott
195647
V.H.G., Photographer October 27, 1948 Eureka, Humboldt County, Highway 1. Hum-1-Eur #59, Looking North Broadway & Cedar, 10-27-48, V.H.G. Stamped Office Copy.
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
195646
Remains Of Douglas Memorial Bridge, Old Highway 101. Klamath, Del Norte County, California. Looking Ne.
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
228034
Bridge Plaques
Close up of bridge plaques from the May 1926 issue of California Highways. The Bridge was destroyed on the night of December 22, 1964 during a massive flood.
Photo taken by Brian Smith in March 2012
234632
Douglas Bridge
1940s view of the bridge with an AAA Klamath River sign.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
234633
Douglas Bridge - showing US 101 Sign
Probably a 1930-40's view of the bridge showing the Bears, plaques and the AAA U.S. 101 & Kalamath River signs.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
234634
Douglas Bridge 2 close up
Close up of the AAA road signs and plaques
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
257186
Douglas Bridge over the Klamath River
This historic picture looks like it was taken soon after the bridge was completed
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch in June 2013
257213
Douglas Memorial Bridge
Overlook - South side abutement
Photo taken by Brian Smith in September 2011
257214
Douglas Memorial Bridge
Educational panel. Overlook - South side abutement
Photo taken by Brian Smith in September 2011
257215
Douglas Memorial Bridge
Overlook - South side abutement
Photo taken by Brian Smith in September 2011
257216
Douglas Memorial Bridge
Overlook - South side abutement
Photo taken by Brian Smith in September 2011
257406
Douglas Bridge or Klamath River Bridge 1964 news article
Here is a part of a news article about the failure of the bridge in 1964.
Photo by Mike Lynch in September 2011
257408
Douglas - Klamath River Bridge
This is the remains of this bridge on the south side of the Klamath River. Brian Smith is in the photo.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in September 2011
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 41.921944,-124.145833
Carries Fred D. Haight Drive over Rowdy Creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete deck girder
Total Length: 142.3 Feet
Span Length: 52.3 Feet
Overview: Lost Concrete deck girder bridge over Rowdy Creek on Fred D. Haight Drive
History: Built 1913, Partial Collapse 1932, Replaced 1989
Built: 1913
Location: Del Norte County
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196207
Elevation View Of West Side Of Bridge, 1931 Section, Looking West To East From Creek Bed
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196206
Elevation View Of Underside Of Bridge, 1932 Section, Showing 1913 And 1932 Piers, Looking Northwest To Southeast
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196205
Contextual View Of East Side Of Bridge, Showing Old Pier (1913) And New Pier (1932), Looking Northeast To Southwest
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196204
Contextual View Showing East Side Of Bridge, Looking Southeast To Northwest
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196203
Contextual View Showing East Side Of Bridge, Looking Northeast To Southwest
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196202
Contextual View Showing West Side Of Bridge, Looking Northwest To Southeast
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196201
Contextual View Showing West Side Of Bridge, Looking Southwest To Northeast
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196200
Contextual View Of Bridge, Showing West Side Setting, Looking Southwest To Northeast
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196208
Elevation View Of West Side Of Bridge, 1932 Section, Looking West To East From Creek Bed
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196209
View Of South Side Approach To Bridge, Looking South To North
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196210
View Of South Side Approach To Bridge, Looking Southwest To Northeast From Road Bed
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196211
View Of North Side Approach To Bridge, Looking North To South
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196212
View Of Underside Substructure, 1913 Section, North Bank, Looking North
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196213
View Of Underside Substructure, Southwest Corner, 1932 Section, South Bank
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196214
View Of Underside Substructure, Above South Pier, 1932 Section, Looking South To North
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196215
Exterior Detail View Of Bridge, Northwest Wing Abutment, 1913 Section, Looking West To East
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196216
Exterior Detail View Of Bridge, Northwest Wing Abutment, 1913 Section, Showing Exposed Redwood Pile, Looking Southwest To Northeast
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196217
Exterior Detail View Of Bridge, Northwest Wing Abutment, 1913 Section, Showing Exposed Redwood Pile, Looking South To North
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196218
Exterior Detail View Of Bridge, Northwest Wing Abutment, 1913 Section, Looking East To West
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196219
Exterior Detail View Of Exposed Redwood Pile Under Northeast Wing Abutment, Looking South To North
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196220
Exterior Detail View Of Inside Railing, Southwest Corner Of Bridge, Looking Southeast To Northwest
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196221
Exterior Detail View Of Southeast Corner Of Bridge, 1932 Section, South Bank, Looking Northeast To Southwest
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196222
View Showing High Water In Rowdy Creek With Collapsed Section In Creek, Looking North To South From End Of Uncollapsed Section Winter 1931-32
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196223
View, Looking North To South, Showing Collapsed Section Of Bridge And The Bosch Home On The Right Winter 1931-32
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196224
View Of Bridge In Creek, Looking Southeast To Northwest Winter 1931-32
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196225
General Plan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196226
Substructure
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196227
Miscellaneous Details
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
196228
Span Details
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.879722,-124.136944
Carries US 101 over Smith River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Continuous steel deck girder
Total Length: 1050.9 Feet
Span Length: 180.1 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Smith River on US 101
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Del Norte County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.839154,-124.026011
Carries US 199 - Redwood Highway over Hardscrabble Creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Post-tensioned concrete box girder
Total Length: 133.5 Feet
Span Length: 128.6 Feet
Overview: Concrete box girder bridge over Hardscrabble Creek on US 199 (Redwood Highway)
History: Modern Bridge with attempt to recreate stone work with redwood like guard rails
Built: 2008
Location: Del Norte County
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257114
Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199 Redwood Highway
Looking own the side of the simulated redwood guard rail on the Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in May 2013
257115
Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199 Redwood Highway
Bridge sign looking from west end of bridge
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in May 2013
257116
Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199 Redwood Highway
Close up of bridge information on concrete redwood-like guard rail on Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in May 2013
257117
Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199 Redwood Highway
Looking at up stream side of Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in May 2013
257118
Hardscrabble Creek
Bridge sign and view of downstream side of Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in May 2013
257119
Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199 Redwood Highway
Close up of Miggo "Vic" Meedom bridge plaque on Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in May 2013
257120
Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199 Redwood Highway
Bridge section with memorial plaque on Hardscrabble Creek "Vic Meedom" Memorial Bridge on Hwy 199
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in May 2013
257121
Hardscrabble Creek BRIDGE street view with ranger
Looking south side of bridge with state park ranger parked at end of the bridge
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch in June 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.522234,-124.030554
Carries Private Drive over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Private Drive
History:
Built:
Location: Del Norte County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.879263,-124.137316
Carries US 101 over Smith River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Smith River on US 101
History:
Built:
Location: Del Norte County
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492390
Smith River Bridge (Old)
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 41.517018,-124.030531
Carries US HIGHWAY 101 over Klamath River
Design: beam
Design Details: Beam
Total Length: 2038.2 Feet
Span Length: 174.9 Feet
Overview: Beam bridge over Klamath River on US HIGHWAY 101
History: Built 1965
Built: 1965
Location: Del Norte County
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509420
North Approach
Photo taken by Mike Garland in July 2018
509421
Looking South
Photo taken by Mike Garland in July 2018
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.874609,-123.843858
Carries US 199 Redwood Hwy over Patrick Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over Patrick Creek on US 199 Redwood Hwy
History:
Built:
Location: Del Norte County
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511154
Patrick Creek Bridge
looking north
Photo from old postcard
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 41.842062,-124.011462
Carries US 199 Redwood Hwy over Smith River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Open-spandrel arch bridge over Smith River on US 199 Redwood Hwy
History:
Built: 1929
Location: Del Norte County
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511155
Smith River Bridge
view c1929
Photo from old postcard
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.