US Bridges

Stewart Park Road over South Umpqua River

PoorPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.4 W of I-5 · Structure no. 26T05 000 00000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,541
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Park Road over South Umpqua River is a steel truss - thru carrying Stewart Park Road over South Umpqua River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,541 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,123 by 2025. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStewart Park Road
CrossesSouth Umpqua River
Location0.4 W of I-5
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates43.21752, -123.36631
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,541 (2020)
Projected traffic5,123 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Park Road over South Umpqua River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Park Road over South Umpqua River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Stewart Park Road over South Umpqua River carry?

About 4,541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Park Road over South Umpqua River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Park Road over South Umpqua River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.