Thomas Creek Bridge
{{Short description|Bridge in Oregon, US}}
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{{Infobox Bridge
| bridge_name = Thomas Creek Bridge
| image = Thomas Creek Bridge (32942722065).jpg
| carries = {{jct|state=OR|US|101}}
| crosses = Thomas Creek
| locale = Curry County, Oregon
| length = {{convert|956|ft|m|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/GEOENVIRONMENTAL/pages/historic_bridges_coastal1.aspx |title=Oregon Coastal Highway Bridges |date=n.d. |work=Oregon.gov |publisher=Oregon Department of Transportation |accessdate=November 1, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301162156/http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/GEOENVIRONMENTAL/pages/historic_bridges_coastal1.aspx |archivedate=March 1, 2015 |url-status=dead}}
| height = {{convert|345|ft|m|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://www.highestbridges.com/wiki/index.php?title=Thomas_Creek_Bridge |title=Thomas Creek Bridge |date=April 24, 2012 |work=HighestBridges.com |publisher=Eric Sakowski |accessdate=November 1, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311185629/http://www.highestbridges.com/wiki/index.php?title=Thomas_Creek_Bridge |archivedate=March 11, 2016 |url-status=live}}
| mainspan = {{convert|371|ft|m|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|30|ft|m|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://bridgehunter.com/or/curry/845900934778/ |title=Thomas Creek Bridge |date=n.d. |work=bridgehunter.com |publisher=James Baughn |accessdate=November 1, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909073740/http://bridgehunter.com/or/curry/845900934778/ |archivedate=September 9, 2016 |url-status=live}}
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| coordinates = {{coord|42.1659452|-124.3589909|display=inline,title}}
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Thomas Creek Bridge crosses Thomas Creek in Curry County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is on U.S. Route 101 and lies within the boundaries of Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
It is a Warren deck truss designed by Ivan D. Merchant. Built in 1961, it has a length of {{convert|956|ft|m}} in total, and a deck width of {{convert|30|ft|m}}. The longest span is {{convert|371|ft|m}}. The bridge is the highest bridge in Oregon, at {{convert|345|ft|m}}.
See also
- {{Portal-inline|Transport}}
- {{Portal-inline|Engineering}}
- {{Portal-inline|Oregon}}
- List of bridges in the United States by height
- List of bridges on U.S. Route 101 in Oregon
References
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External links
- [http://bridgehunter.com/or/curry/845900934778/ Thomas Creek Bridge at bridgehunter.com]
- [http://www.highestbridges.com/wiki/index.php?title=Thomas_Creek_Bridge Thomas Creek Bridge at highestbridges.com]
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Category:Transportation buildings and structures in Curry County, Oregon
Category:Road bridges in Oregon
Category:Bridges of the United States Numbered Highway System
Category:1961 establishments in Oregon
Category:Warren truss bridges in the United States
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