US Bridges

Days CR Cut-Off RD over South Umpqua River

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 5.0 MI E of Canyonville · Structure no. 19C498 42 882

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Days CR Cut-Off RD over South Umpqua River is a steel arch - thru carrying Days CR Cut-Off RD over South Umpqua River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2025. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesDays CR Cut-Off RD
CrossesSouth Umpqua River
Location5.0 MI E of Canyonville
RouteCounty Highway C0042
StateOregon
Coordinates42.97126, -123.2141
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2020)
Projected traffic414 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Days CR Cut-Off RD over South Umpqua River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Days CR Cut-Off RD over South 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Days CR Cut-Off RD over South Umpqua River carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Days CR Cut-Off RD over South Umpqua River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Days CR Cut-Off RD over South Umpqua River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.