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Joel Ashley:
Though it may appear intimidating, the tunnel's stats (and full signage) would not mean two large vehicles couldn't pass inside it. The 11' 6" number is for the top of the side wall, where the arch begins. Your coach should be a couple of feet away from that at worst. Our coaches are more or less in the 12' 6" range at the top of our air conditioners, and I'm guessing around 11' 6" or so at the outer edge.
The white surface stripe is at the height 14' 6" point, so when centered in the lane, you should still be fine, with as much as 3 feet of clearance at the coach roof/awning edge. Oregon, by law, has no clearance less than approx. 13 and a half feet or so (I don't recall the precise number off hand). The center of the Cape Creek tunnel is at least 16 feet.
Though I might have white knuckles passing another large vehicle in there, as long as we both stay in our lanes and are at appropriate speeds, I wouldn't be overly concerned. Nor would I look for an alternate route just to avoid the Cape Creek tunnel.
http://bridgehunter.com/photos/14/46/144666-L.jpg
Joel
Richard Cooper:
--- Quote ---Though I might have white knuckles passing another large vehicle in there, as long as we both stay in our lanes and are at appropriate speeds, I wouldn't be overly concerned. Nor would I look for an alternate route just to avoid the Cape Creek tunnel.
http://bridgehunter.com/photos/14/46/144666-L.jpg
--- End quote ---
I looked at that picture and not what I recall. The tunnel I went through from the south side had the 14'6" sign not on the side, but at the top to indicate the highest point was 14'6". All I saw was 11'6" on the side and 14'6" in the middle. So, I expanded my lane across the center line. We must not be talking about the same tunnel.
Joel Ashley:
I'm pretty sure that's the same tunnel, Richard. The photo shown is from the north side, which may be why it doesn't ring a bell. There are no other tunnels in the area on 101, but one at Knowles Creek along Hwy 126. You may have encountered the Elk Creek Tunnel near Manzanita while you were on Hwy 38.
Here is a site where you can view both north and south portals of Cape Creek Tunnel http://bridgehunter.com/or/lane/396100917842/
and there is more than one photo of the south portal here http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Cove+Creek+Tunnel%2C+Oregon+101&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=cove+creek+tunnel%2C+oregon+101&sc=0-16&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=D4D346D7973A89533E346D9977513075D011A46E&selectedIndex=7
Joel
Steve Adams:
The 101 tunnel is not a problem for our 2001 Contessa. We have taken the tunnel each way and never even thought about it.
Now the tunnel on 38 is another story. The first (and only) time through we met a log truck about 200 feet from the end and I knew we were going to at least hit mirrors and I confess that I did close my eyes for a second. We made it through without a scratch but I did have to stop to change my pants! I won't go that way again!!
Take care, Steve
Ron Langdon:
As reported earlier, 199 is well traveled and picturesque. Although the route is obviously doable, it is narrow in places. Traveling eastbound your passenger will get the full impression! Enjoy.
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