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NORTH DILLARD
South Umpqua River
1918 - 1942 & not covered 1942-1950
December 28, 1917: "Sealed bids will be received by the State Highway Commission of the State of Oregon at the office of the chairman of the commission, 1301 Yeon building, Portland, at 11 a.m. on the 9th day of January, 1918, for three bridges described as follows;
One bridge one mile north of Dillard on the Pacific Highway in Douglas County over the Umpqua River, consists of three (3) 144 foot heavy traffic wooden spans on concrete piers," (Roseburg Review)
One bridge one mile north of Dillard on the Pacific Highway in Douglas County over the Umpqua River, consists of three (3) 144 foot heavy traffic wooden spans on concrete piers," (Roseburg Review)
January 17, 1918: "It was announced on good authority today that the Portland Bridge Co., was awarded the contract for the construction of the Pacific highway bridge which is to span the South Umpqua river near Round Prairie over the new route, locally known as the Roberts mountain cutoff. The estimate submitted by this concern could not be learned today.
This bridge will be three spans in length and is the largest of the two structures to be erected. The first bridge is to be built a short distance in a southerly direction from Winstons.
It is understood that actual work will not be started on the structure until weather conditions are more favorable. However, both the bridges are to be completed by the time this strip of road work is completed, probably late in the coming summer." (The News-Review)
May 24, 1918: “Work on two Pacific Highway bridges that will span the Umpqua River at a point three-fourths mile north of Dillard and two and one-half miles south, has been undertaken by the contractors, the Portland Bridge Company.” (The Sutherlin Sun)
May 24, 1918: “Work on two Pacific Highway bridges that will span the Umpqua River at a point three-fourths mile north of Dillard and two and one-half miles south, has been undertaken by the contractors, the Portland Bridge Company.” (The Sutherlin Sun)
April 17, 1942: "The state highway commission announced today that its April 30 meeting in Portland, which was tentatively cancelled yesterday, would go on as scheduled.
Projects for which bids will be accepted at the meeting, include: Douglas county -- Construct north Dillard bridge on Pacific highway over South Umpqua river." (The News-Review)
May 1, 1942: "The $190,235 bid of C.J. Eldon, Portland, on the north Dillard bridge over the South Umpqua river in Douglas county was rejected by the state highway commission yesterday as too high, although it was the lowest submitted." (The News-Review)
June 11, 1942: "The state highway commission announced at Salem yesterday that bids are to be received June 25 for several highway projects, including the construction of a wooden bridge over the South Umpqua river on the North Dillard section of the Pacific highway.
The commission is anxious to replace the present covered bridge, immediately north of Dillard, with a larger structure, capable of carrying heavy loads. Bids on construction of a steel bridge were received at a recent meeting, but were so complicated by priorities and protective clauses that the proposal was not acceptable.
The planned wooden structure will be capable of carrying much heavier loads than the present bridge and will provide a wider road bed." (The News-Review)
June 9, 1949: "The North Dillard Bridge on Highway 99 is again open to traffic without restrictions, following repairs made to the supporting members of the bridge which had pulled apart.
E.G. Ricketts, bridge engineer, reported crews had rushed installation of props to support the weight of the bridge, until permanent repairs can be made.
Yesterday, all Highway 99 truck traffic had to be detoured from Winston to Dillard by way of Brockway, but cars were allowed to use the bridge." (The News-Review)
January 21, 1950: "A 20-mile an hour speed limit has been set and will be enforced by traffic officers for the North Dillard bridge, Georth Sothman, Highway department district maintenance superintendent, announced today.
The auxiliary bent under the center truss was washed out. Tuesday night, and high speeds over the bridge will cause a great amount of vibration, he said.
Repairs will not be possible until spring, when the water goes down sufficiently to do the work, according to Sothman." (The News-Review)
April 11, 1950: "The North Dillard bridge project calls for the construction of a 504-foot reinforced concrete and steel bridge and .57 miles of approaches on the North Dillard bridge section four miles south of Roseburg on the Pacific highway.
The bridge, which has been in rather poor condition for some time, was badly damaged during the high water last winter. Temporary repairs were made to keep it in service until the water level receeds sufficiently to permit the construction of a new bridge, according to the local highway branch office." (The News-Review)
April 26, 1950: "Tom Lillebo, Reedsport, was awarded a contract on a low bid of $229,329.50 by the Oregon State Highway commission for construction of the north Dillard bridge at the opening of bids Tuesday in Portland.
This new bridge, to be built of concrete and steel, will replace the present structure, which is the last existing wood truss bridge crossing a major stream on Highway 99. The bridge was damaged by high water last winter. The contract was the largest awarded." (The News-Review)
October 30, 1950: "Conditions of the wooden North Dillard bridge cannot be determined until the water recedes sufficiently to permit an inspection, said Lytle. It is not known if the bridge is damaged beyond repair, it may be necessary to put a temporary deck over the new bridge under construction at that point. Lytle estimated this would take five or six days." (The News-Review)