US Bridges

Road over N.Umpqua River

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061503000001455

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over N.Umpqua River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over N.Umpqua River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesN.Umpqua River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 34000
StateOregon
Coordinates43.26302, -122.42542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over N.Umpqua River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over N.Umpqua River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Road over N.Umpqua River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road over N.Umpqua River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road over N.Umpqua River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.