The Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge, formerly the Coos Bay Bridge, is a cantilever bridge that spans Coos Bay near Coos Bay, Oregon. The Forth Bridge, a cantilever bridge with three double cantilevers A cantilever bridge is a form of bridge whereby the structure is supported using the technique of cantilevers. ... Coos Bay is a small S-shaped inlet, approximately 10 mi (16 km) long and 2 mi (3 km) wide, on the Pacific Ocean coast of southwestern Oregon in the United States. ... Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon. ...
The bridge was completed in 1936. It was dedicated to the designer, Conde McCullough, in 1947. Because of the long distances and heavily trafficked shipping channel, a cantilever construction was deemed necessary. McCullough's focus on architectural beauty is evident even in the typically unpleasant appearance of cantilever bridges. 1936 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Conde B. McCullough (1887-1946) was a civil engineer. ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...
The bridge is 5,305 ft (1.6 km) in length and was the longest bridge in Oregon at the time of its completion. The 793 ft (242 m) main span has 150 ft (46 m) of vertical clearance and is part of a 1708 ft (521 m) long steel cantilever span. The rest of the bridge is composed of concrete arches more typical of McCullough's designs. The total cost of the bridge was $2,143,400.
Today, the bridge is the official symbol of the City of North Bend, Oregon.
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