US Bridges

Paved Fdr over North Umpqua River

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · East End of Lemolo Lake · Structure no. 061503000001541

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Paved Fdr over North Umpqua River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Paved Fdr over North Umpqua River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesPaved Fdr
CrossesNorth Umpqua River
LocationEast End of Lemolo Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 26140
StateOregon
Coordinates43.31091, -122.15485
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 protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Paved Fdr over North Umpqua River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paved Fdr over North 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 2024.

How much traffic does Paved Fdr over North Umpqua River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Paved Fdr over North Umpqua River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Paved Fdr over North Umpqua River?

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