US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua R (vets Br)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 00.6 MI N of Roseburg Scl · Structure no. 07404 001 12454

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
714 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,447
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua R (vets Br) is a steel truss - deck carrying I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua R (vets Br) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 23,447 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,200 by 2042. The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) SB
CrossesS Umpqua R (vets Br)
Location00.6 MI N of Roseburg Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.21931, -123.35811
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length714 ft (217.6 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,447 (2022)
Projected traffic26,200 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua R (vets Br) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua R (vets Br) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua R (vets Br) carry?

About 23,447 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua R (vets Br)?

The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua R (vets Br)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.