US Bridges

26 S 03 W 01.01: over North Umpqua River

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.05 Miles S of HWY 138 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439300

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

26 S 03 W 01.01: over North Umpqua River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 26 S 03 W 01.01: over North Umpqua River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries26 S 03 W 01.01:
CrossesNorth Umpqua River
Location0.05 Miles S of HWY 138 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.33278, -123.00417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26 S 03 W 01.01: over North Umpqua River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 S 03 W 01.01: over North Umpqua River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 26 S 03 W 01.01: over North Umpqua River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 26 S 03 W 01.01: over North Umpqua River?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 26 S 03 W 01.01: over North Umpqua River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.