Lane County Covered Bridge Coins

Lane County Covered Bridge Commemorative Coins

Did you know that Lane County was the first County in Oregon to build covered bridges on a large scale? And, that we still have more covered bridges than any other county west of the Mississippi River? It's true.

Lane County owns 17 covered bridges throughout the County, 14 of which are open to traffic. Three covered bridges - Lowell, Currin, and Stewart - are closed to vehicular traffic and, because they are ineligible for Road Funds, are falling into disrepair. The Parks Division has committed to long-term maintenance for these three bridges, but funding is limited.

To see our brochure that showcases all of our covered bridges, click the link below.

Lane County's Covered Bridge Brochure

To celebrate Lane County's covered bridge heritage - and to help maintain out-of-service bridges - the Public Works Department introduced a series of seventeen covered bridge commemorative coins. The first, the Goodpasture Bridge Commemorative coin, was struck in the fall of 2005, with the other 16 to be released at 2 per year over the next 8 years.

Michael Janisch, a local artist from Cottage Grove, has painted five original 24"x36" acrylic-on-canvas paintings representing the covered bridges depicted on the commemorative coins released from 2005 through 2007. Originals will be available at select auctions; future dates to be announced. Some Limited Edition Prints (15 7/16" x 10 15/16"), signed and numbered by the artist, are currently available (see details below).

To Purchase Released Coins (Unnumbered), Limited Edition Prints of the first 5 bridges and/or glass ornaments Online, Click Here - http://ecomm.lanecounty.org

SILVER & PRICING: In addition to general production costs, the retail price of each silver coin in the series is influenced by the cost of silver at the time of minting.

The Covered Bridge Commemorative Coin and Print Series Releases

Auctions are the only way to purchase remaining numbered coins. Future auction dates will be announced in this space. If you want to be on our list to receive information about future coin release events, send an email to pwadmin@co.lane.or.us indicating name, mailing address and email address.

Coyote Creek Bridge Coin

Released November 21, 2009, in Veneta, Oregon. A total of 400 Coyote Creek Bridge coins were minted, with the first 25 numbered.

Unnumbered coins may be purchased for $35 each (limit 5 coins per person) via the Internet (ecomm.lanecounty.org), by credit card over the phone (1-800-826-8979), or in person at the Lane County Public Works office, 3040 N. Delta Hwy., Eugene - Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F, except holidays. Orders that require mailing will be charged $4 per coin shipping & handling.

A few numbered coins remain available for individual auction. Future auction dates will be announced in this space. When the series is complete in 2013, Lane County Parks will make 3 complete numbered sets (#23, #24, #25) available through auction.

Coyote Creek Covered Bridge (also known as Battle Creek Bridge or Swing Log Bridge) is located on Battle Creek Road just off Territorial Highway south of Veneta. The bridge crosses Coyote Creek and is located on the original Territorial Highway built in 1851, which was the first road through Lane County. Constructed in 1922, the bridge design is timber through Howe truss with a span of 60 feet. It is closed to over-sized trucks.

Pengra Bridge Coin

Released July 25, 2009. A total of 425 Pengra Bridge coins were minted, with the first 25 numbered.

Only 2 of 25 numbered coins (#4, #9) remain available for individual auction. Future auction dates will be announced in this space. When the series is complete in 2013, Lane County Parks will make 3 complete numbered sets (#23, #24, #25) available through auction.

Pengra Covered Bridge, open to traffic, crosses Fall Creek on Place Road, just off Jasper-Lowell Road. Constructed in 1938 and restored in 1994, the design is a timber through Howe truss. It is named for B.J. Pengra, an early Surveyor General of Oregon. This bridge has the two longest bridge timbers ever cut in Oregon. Measuring 16"x18"x126' the timbers were rough-hewn in the woods and then finished on site. This bridge location is a photographer's delight.

Belknap Bridge Coin

Released Dec. 6, 2008. A total of 475 Belknap Bridge coins were minted, with the first 25 numbered.

Unnumbered coins may be purchased (limit 5) via the Internet (ecomm.lanecounty.org), by credit card over the phone (1-800-826-8979), or in person at the Lane County Public Works office, 3040 N. Delta Hwy., Eugene. Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F, except holidays. Orders that require mailing will be charged $4 per coin shipping & handling.

Only 2 of 25 numbered coins (#13, #20) remain available for individual auction. Future auction dates will be announced in this space. When the series is complete in 2013, Lane County Parks will make 3 complete numbered sets (#23, #24, #25) available through auction.

Belknap Covered Bridge construction took place in 1966 and restoration in 1990. Spanning 120 feet, this bridge crosses the McKenzie River. The design is timber through Howe truss and it is open to traffic. Located on King Road West, off McKenzie River Drive, this is the fourth covered bridge built in this location. The bridge received its name after R.S. Belknap who built Belknap Springs Resort nearby.

Mosby Creek Bridge Coin

Released July 19, 2008. A total of 475 Mosby Creek Coins were minted, with the first 25 numbered.

Unnumbered coins may be purchased (limit 5) via the Internet (ecomm.lanecounty.org); by credit card over the phone - 1-800-826-8979; or in person at the Lane County Public Works office at 3040 N. Delta Hwy., Eugene. Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F, except holidays. Orders that require mailing will be charged $4 per coin shipping & handling.

Only 1 of 25 numbered coins (#7) remains available for individual auction. Future auction dates will be announced in this space. When the series is complete in 2013, Lane County Parks will make 3 complete numbered sets (#23, #24, #25) available through auction.

Mosby Creek Covered Bridge boasts one of the most picturesque covered bridge settings in the County. Located east of Cottage Grove on Layng Road, it crosses Mosby Creek and is open to traffic. Constructed in 1920 and restored in 1990, the bridge is typical of most of the smaller covered bridges in Lane County. The design is timber through Howe truss with a span of 90 feet. Named after pioneer David Mosby, this bridge is Lane County's oldest covered bridge.

Currin Bridge Coin

Released October 6, 2007. A total of 525 Currin Bridge Coins were minted, with the first 25 numbered. In April 2008, Lane County chose to melt down 105 of the remaining 124 unsold, unnumbered pieces. Unnumbered coins have since sold out and no more will be minted.

Only 1 of 25 numbered coins (#13) remains available for individual auction. Future auction dates will be announced in this space. When the series is complete in 2013, Lane County Parks will make 3 complete numbered sets (#23, #24, #25) available through auction.

Currin Bridge Limited Edition Prints

Michael Janisch, a local artist from Cottage Grove, has painted an original 24" x 36" acrylic on canvas painting of the Currin Covered Bridge near Cottage Grove, Oregon. This bridge is located on Layng Road, 1.5 miles from row River Road. It is closed to traffic. Constructed in 1935 and restored in 1995, this bridge is named after a pioneer family in the area and replaced an ealier covered bridge built in 1883. Currin Bridge is the only covered bridge in Lane County with white portals and red sides.

Two hundred and fifty (250) Limited Edition Prints, 15 7/16" x 10 15/16", of the original painting, signed and numbered by the artist, will be released and available for purchase for $15 each at the same locations and times as listed above for the Currin Bridge coin. Orders that require mailing will be charged $5 each for shipping and handling. Watch this site for details of the auctioning of the original painting at a future event.

Earnest Bridge Coin

Released July 28, 2007. A total of 525 Earnest Bridge Coins were minted, with the first 25 numbered. In April 2008, Lane County chose to melt down 65 of the remaining unsold, unnumbered pieces. Unnumbered coins have since sold out and no more will be minted.

Earnest Bridge Limited Edition Prints

The Earnest Covered Bridge is located in Marcola, Oregon at the intersection of Marcola Road and Paschelke Road. It is open to traffic. Constructed in 1938, this bridge utilizes a Howe Truss design that spans 75 feet over the Mohawk River. The second bridge at this location, this bridge appeared in the 1964 movie " Shenandoah" where it was altered to be a Civil War prop and then restored back to its original condition after the production. Two hundred and fifty (250) Limited Edition Prints of the original painting were printed and available to purchase as of July 28, 2007.

Office Bridge Coin

Released December 2, 2006. A total of 525 Office Bridge Coins were minted, with the first 25 numbered. Unnumbered coins have sold out and no more will be minted.

Office Bridge Limited Edition Prints
(SOLD OUT)

The Office Covered Bridge is located in Westfir, Oregon. The painting depicts a historic rendition of the original bridge from the early 1940's showing the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River dammed to create a log pond at the old Western Lumber Company site. A covered walkway along one side of this bridge gives it a unique look and safe passage for pedestrians. At 180 feet, Office Covered Bridge is the longest covered bridge in Oregon. Built in 1944, it replaced the original 1941 bridge that was washed away in a flood. One hundred (100) Limited Edition Prints of the original painting were printed and available to purchase as of December 2, 2006.

Lowell Bridge Coin

Released July 29, 2006. A total of 600 Lowell Bridge Coins were minted, with the first 25 numbered. Unnumbered coins have sold out and no more will be minted.

Only 1 of 25 numbered coins (#22) remains available for individual auction. Future auction dates will be announced in this space. When the series is complete in 2013, Lane County Parks will make 3 complete numbered sets (#23, #24, #25) available through auction.

Lowell Bridge Limited Edition Prints

Lowell Covered Bridge is located in Lowell, Oregon. The painting depicts a historic rendition of the original bridge from the early 1940's - before the bridge was raised 6 feet in 1953, before Dexter Dam was completed and the reservoir filled for the first time. At 24 ft. wide, Lowell Covered Bridge is the widest covered bridge in the County. The span is 165 feet with a timber Howe Through Truss design. The bridge is closed to traffic and, in June 2006, a new interpretive tourist information center was opened inside the bridge with fishing and picnic facilities around the bridge site. Two hundred and fifty (250) Limited Edition Prints of the original painting were printed and available to purchase as of June 28, 2007.

Goodpasture Bridge Coin

Released November 18, 2005. A total of 500 Goodpasture Bridge Coins were minted, with the first 25 numbered. Unnumbered coins have sold out and no more will be minted.

Only 1of 25 numbered coins (#22) remains available for individual auction. Future auction dates will be announced in this space. When the series is complete in 2013, Lane County Parks will make 3 complete numbered sets (#23, #24, #25) available through auction.

Goodpasture Bridge Limited Edition Prints

The Goodpasture Covered Bridge is located near Vida, Oregon. The painting depicts a fall scene of the historic bridge that crosses the McKenzie River. Constructed in 1938 using a Housed Howe Truss design, the bridge spans 165 feet and is named after a pioneer family homestead. This is Lane County's most visible and probably most photographed covered bridge. The outstanding architectural details include 10 gothic, louvered windows on each side, false end beams, and semi-elliptical portal arches. This is the second longest covered bridge in the State. Two hundred and fifty (250) Limited Edition Prints of the original painting were printed and available to purchase as of June 28, 2007.

Further details to come.
If you want to be on our list to receive information about future coin releases send an email to pwadmin@co.lane.or.us indicating name, mailing address and email address.