US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua River(fords Br)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 02.4 MI N Canyonville Ncl · Structure no. 19143 001 10154

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
607 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,066
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua River(fords Br) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua River(fords Br) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,066 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) SB
CrossesS Umpqua River(fords Br)
Location02.4 MI N Canyonville Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.94776, -123.32378
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length607 ft (185 m)
Longest span236 ft (72 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,066 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible 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 River(fords Br) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua River(fords 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 December 2024.

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

About 12,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

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

The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (72 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) SB over S Umpqua River(fords Br)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.