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Digital Exhibits. The Rogue River Bridge spans the mouth of the Rogue River between Gold Beach and Wedderburn at milepost 327.64 on the Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101). Known as the Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge after the Oregon governor who promoted its construction, the bridge was completed in 1932. It is one of six major bridges designed by ...
Rogue River Bridge, Gold Beach. The Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge across the Rogue River on Highway 101 at Gold Beach is depicted above at the time of its completion in 1931; it was dedicated on May 28, 1932. Through the end of the nineteenth century, the rugged Oregon coastline could be walked on a network of trails that paralleled the shore or ...
The bridge carries U.S. Route 101 across the river, near the point where the river empties into the Pacific Ocean, and connects the towns of Gold Beach and Wedderburn. A bridge with strong Art Deco influences, the Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge is a prominent example of the designs of the Oregon bridge designer and highway engineer Conde McCullough.
It's an old bridge that the State refurbished about 4 years ago. Beautiful view of the Rogue River. Be VERY aware of the speed limits once you cross this bridge southbound into Gold Beach! The police department depends on speeders to make their budget so please watch your speed unless you want to get to know one of Gold Beach's finest!
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- Hwy 101, Gold Beach, 97444, Oregon
One of the most notable structures in Gold Beach is the Isaac Lee Patterson Memorial Bridge, also known as the Rogue River Bridge, which crosses the river at Gold Beach. Highway engineer Conde McCullough designed and built the 1,898-foot-long concrete arch bridge in the early 1930s. It was named a national Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in ...
The Rogue River, Oregon’s third-longest river (after the Columbia and Willamette), flows through the southwestern part of the state for 215 miles. Descending from its source high in the Cascade Range, the Rogue reaches the Pacific at the City of Gold Beach. The river’s watershed occupies 5,164 square miles, nearly all of it in Oregon (3 ...
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The crazy concrete creation that is the Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge spans the mouth of the Famouse Rouge River and has seen high speed chases, marauding RVS's, lovers first kisses, wedding vows and suicides since 1930. The majestic views and easily walkable sides are a must see especially during sunset. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
