Cape Creek Bridge
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Cape Creek Bridge
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
Description
Often considered as 360 miles of scenic perfection, Oregon's stunning coastline is dotted with dramatic beaches, peaceful coves and picturesque sea stacks ... all accented with gorgeous sunsets.
Along with the outstanding scenic beauty here at Devils Elbow, the mountainous coastline came with quite a few challenges during highway construction. Here at milepost 178 and the Heceta Head Lighthouse Scenic Overlook, a combination tunnel and bridge was needed to complete this section of U. S. Route 101 in 1932. Designed by Conde McCullough, the reinforced concrete bridge stretches 619 feet over the Cape Creek Gorge. The parabolic arch and adjacent two-tiered column of arch sections are viewed as an engineering masterpiece. Recognized with its addition to the National Register of Historic Places, the bridge creates one more picturesque element on the exceptional Pacific Coast Scenic Byway.
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September 21st, 2016
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Geraldine Scull
Fantastic capture and digital creativity! Gorgeous colors, light and detail! Brilliant imaginative composition! L/T