US Bridges

Road over Kelsey CR

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061808000001360

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Kelsey CR is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Kelsey CR in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesKelsey CR
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 24180
StateOregon
Coordinates43.77706, -122.25732
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Kelsey CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Kelsey CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Kelsey CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Road over Kelsey CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Kelsey CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.