US Bridges

Road over Kelsay Valley over N Ump

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · Across North Umpqua River · Structure no. 061503000001540

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Kelsay Valley over N Ump is a steel culvert carrying Road over Kelsay Valley over N Ump in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesKelsay Valley over N Ump
LocationAcross North Umpqua River
RouteFederal Lands Road 60000
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.31031, -122.11953
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Kelsay Valley over N Ump built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Kelsay Valley over N Ump 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Kelsay Valley over N Ump carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Kelsay Valley over N Ump?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Road over Kelsay Valley over N Ump?

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