Knickerbocker Bicycle Bridge

Knickerbocker Bicycle Bridge (officially the Willie Knickerbocker Bridge) is a bridge across the Willamette River in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The bridge was dedicated in 1980.[1]

Knickerbocker Bicycle Bridge
Daytime image of Knickerbocker Bicycle Bridge, viewed from the river.
Knickerbocker Bicycle Bridge, viewed from the river.
Coordinates44.0453°N 123.0522°W / 44.0453; -123.0522
Carriesbicycle and pedestrian traffic, water main
CrossesWillamette River
LocaleEugene, Oregon
Official nameWillie Knickerbocker Bridge
OwnerEWEB
Characteristics
MaterialConcrete
Total length523 ft (159 m)
Width14 ft (4.3 m)
No. of spans5
Piers in water3
History
ArchitectOBEC Consulting Engineers
Construction start1978
Construction end1980
Construction cost$440,000
InauguratedSeptember 27, 1980
Statistics
Tollnone
Location
References
[1]  [2]

The bridge was originally constructed to carry a Eugene Water & Electric Board water main for $330,000. The city and county added the bridge deck, rails, and approaches for $110,000.[2]

The bridge is named for Willie Knickerbocker (1868–1960), "The Father of Bicycling in Eugene".[1]

See also

References

  1. "Bicycle bridge dedicated: Speaker notes span was born of cooperation". Eugene Register-Guard. September 28, 1980. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  2. "Bicycles in Cities: The Eugene Experience". Eugene, Oregon: Bikeways Oregon. 1981. pp. 10–12. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
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