US Bridges

Booth Kelly Lot over Mill Race Canal

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 001 MI S of 5th/SO a Int · Structure no. 18400 000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Booth Kelly Lot over Mill Race Canal is a steel culvert carrying Booth Kelly Lot over Mill Race Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBooth Kelly Lot
CrossesMill Race Canal
Location001 MI S of 5th/SO a Int
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04427, -123.01941
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2020)
Projected traffic358 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 Lot over Mill Race Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Booth Kelly Lot 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 Lot over Mill Race Canal carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Booth Kelly Lot over Mill Race Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Booth Kelly Lot over Mill Race Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.