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Peter DeFazio Bridge

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Peter DeFazio Bridge

Photo taken by Michael Goff on May 5, 2007

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Overview
Wire suspension bridge over Willamette River on Pedestrian Path in Eugene
Location
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Status
Open to pedestrians
History
Built 1999
Builders
- Jiří Stráský of Brno, Czech Republic (Design Engineer)
- Mowat Construction Co. of Woodinville, Washington (Contractor)
- OBEC Consulting Engineers of Eugene, Oregon (Design Firm)
Design
The design features cable-stayed technolgy to provide a 340-foot main span. The bridge features a wide pedestrian overlook at mid span, and offers a unique pedestrian crossing of the Willamette River.
(Information Courtesy of OBEC Consulting Engineers)
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 340.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude
+44.05694, -123.08361   (decimal degrees)
44°03'25" N, 123°05'01" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates
10/493302/4878200 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map
Eugene East
Inventory number
BH 41839 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log 

  • April 4, 2013: New Street View added by Mike Goff
  • March 24, 2009: Added by Michael Goff

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  • Mike Goff - michael [dot] goff [at] hotmail [dot] com