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
Knickerbocker Bicycle Bridge, viewed from the river.
Coordinates	44.0453°N 123.0522°W / 44.0453; -123.0522
Carries	bicycle and pedestrian traffic, water main
Crosses	Willamette River
Locale	Eugene, Oregon
Official name	Willie Knickerbocker Bridge
Owner	EWEB
Characteristics
Material	Concrete
Total length	523 ft (159 m)
Width	14 ft (4.3 m)
No. of spans	5
Piers in water	3
History
Architect	OBEC Consulting Engineers
Construction start	1978
Construction end	1980
Construction cost	$440,000
Inaugurated	September 27, 1980
Statistics
Toll	none
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

• List of crossings of the Willamette River
• Whilamut Passage Bridge—nearby bridge running parallel to the Knickerbocker Bicycle Bridge over the Millrace.