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Mosby Creek Covered Bridge

World Guide Number: 37-20-27 Built: 1920 Truss: Howe Span: 90 feet Stream: Mosby Creek Directions: Go east on Main St. out of Cottage Grove, which becomes Mosby Creek Rd, to Layng Rd. This bridge is located at mile point 0.2 on Layng Rd.

History: The Mosby Creek Bridge is Lane County's oldest covered bridge. It was built in 1920 at a cost of $4,125 and was named for the pioneer David Mosby. David Mosby settled in 1853 and staked claim to 1,600 acres east of the present day city of Cottage Grove.

The bridge is still in service and continues to receive regular maintenance by Lane County crews.