In June, 1917, a survey was made from Goshen to a connection with the Pacific Highway south of Cottage Grove. This survey is on the east side of the Southern Pacific Railway from Goshen to Creswell, crosses the railway at grade at that point, and continues on the west side all the way to Cottage Grove, closely following the Southern Pacific alignment the entire distance. The total length of the survey was 18.2 miles. Mr. C. C. Kelley was the locating engineer in charge.
LINCOLN COUNTY
Pioneer Mountain Grading
In 1917, the State Highway Commission extended State aid to Lincoln County in the grading of a one mile section of the Corvallis-Newport Road. This section is in the vicinity of Pioneer Mountain, and is known as the Pioneer Mountain section. The grading was handled by County forces and the total amount of State funds expended was $2,054.05.
Bridge Surveys
In May, 1918, surveys were made by the Department for two large bridges in Lincoln County. One of these was for a bridge over Alsea River near Waldport and the other was for a bridge across the Yaquina River at Toledo. At the present time the only means of crossing the streams at these points is by ferry.
For the Alsea River Crossing a 264 foot bridge has been designed and is now under construction by Curtis Gardner, Bridge Contractor. This bridge consists of one 144 foot medium traffic wood span and 120 feet of wood trestle. The total cost of the structure will be approximately $10,000.00. The construction is under the supervision of the Highway Department, but is being paid for by Lincoln County.
The design has not yet been prepared for the bridge at Toledo, but the total length of the bridge will be about 3,000 feet.
Neskowin-Salmon River Survey
In June, 1918, a survey was made between Neskowin in Tillamook County and Salmon River in Lincoln County. This survey was of a preliminary nature and was made to determine the feasibility of a road between these points. It was found that a five per cent grade could be obtained, but that owing to the extremely rugged nature of the country, a road of standard width and on a standard alignment would be so expensive as to be impracticable at this time.