US Bridges

Booth KELLY/SO.5th over Mill Race Canal

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 001 MI S of 5th/SOUTH a · Structure no. 00004 000 00010

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Booth KELLY/SO.5th over Mill Race Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Booth KELLY/SO.5th over Mill Race Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1989, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesBooth KELLY/SO.5th
CrossesMill Race Canal
Location001 MI S of 5th/SOUTH a
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04444, -123.02028
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Booth KELLY/SO.5th over Mill Race Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Booth KELLY/SO.5th over Mill Race Canal 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 Booth KELLY/SO.5th over Mill Race Canal carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Booth KELLY/SO.5th over Mill Race Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Booth KELLY/SO.5th over Mill Race Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.