Oregon Coast Bridges

Oregon Coast Bridges by Ray A. Allen Oregon Coast Bridges, the first comprehensive book on Oregon's coastal bridges, profiles forty of the most notable bridges along the Oregon coast, along with historical anecdotes about the bridges and their surroundings. The bridges are highlighted by some of the best designs of Conde B. McCullough, Oregon's master bridge designer. One of America's National Scenic Byways, the Oregon Coast Highway displays a spectacular array of natural geologic wonders: rivers of every size and description cutting through timbered mountains and placid farmland to reach the sea; gigantic rocky capes anchoring the westernmost points of the North American continent; and perhaps most treasured of all, more than 350 miles of beautiful sandy beaches. Along this scenic treasure, the Oregon Coast Highway also showcases hundreds of bridges, from the most mundane to some of the most iconic and extraordinary structures in America, including many of the best designs of Conde B. McCullough, Oregon's master bridge designer. The book features more than 150 contemporary photographs by photographer James Norman and the author, along with historic photographs from the archives of the Oregon Department of Transportation. Available from North Left Coast Press, 6327 SW Capitol Highway, Ste C PMB 111, Portland, OR 97239; oregoncoastbridges.com; and all Portland area independent bookstores. Ray Allen grew up in Eugene, graduated from South Eugene High School and the University of Oregon, after a childhood spent traveling the country as a Navy brat. He came to know many of the Oregon coast bridges as a child while visiting his grandparents who lived on Heceta Beach, outside Florence. A longtime preservationist, he helped lead a statewide effort to save the old Alsea Bay Bridge. He currently resides in Portland where he is a career advisor at Portland Community College.