Road over North Umpqua River
FairDouglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061506000001509
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 237 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over North Umpqua River is a wood or timber arch - deck carrying Road over North Umpqua River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 89 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 5 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2045. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over North Umpqua River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Road over North Umpqua River carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road over North Umpqua River?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Road over North Umpqua River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.