1973 vintage OR 126 shield in Eugene, OR

This vintage OR 126 shield was found heading westbound on West 11th Avenue shortly before its intersection with Bailey Hill Road in Eugene.

Based on the words on the back of the sign, "Repl 1/17/73", this is probably the original OR 126 shield that was installed after the decommissioning of U.S. 126 in 1972. U.S. 126 existed from 1952 to 1972 before reverting to a state highway. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with U.S. 26 in Prineville, and its western terminus is at a junction with U.S. 101 in Florence.