US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Canyon Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 00.6 MI S of Canyonville · Structure no. 06788A001 09734

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,553
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Canyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Canyon Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 74 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 21,553 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,300 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location00.6 MI S of Canyonville
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.9141, -123.2672
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,553 (2022)
Projected traffic27,300 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Canyon Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) over Canyon Creek carry?

About 21,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.