US Bridges

Metz Hill Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Metz Hill

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 05.2MI N of Sutherlin Ncl · Structure no. 07549 001C14218

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metz Hill Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Metz Hill is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Metz Hill Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Metz Hill in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2030. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesMetz Hill Road
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)@ Metz Hill
Location05.2MI N of Sutherlin Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.4609, -123.32164
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2022)
Projected traffic712 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$902,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Metz Hill Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Metz Hill built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metz Hill Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Metz Hill 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Metz Hill Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Metz Hill carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Metz Hill Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Metz Hill?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Metz Hill Road over I-5 (hwy 001)@ Metz Hill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.