US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Buck CR RD

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 06.0 MI S Lane-Douglas CO · Structure no. 07569A001 16206

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,827
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Buck CR RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Buck CR RD in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 26,827 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,900 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesBuck CR RD
Location06.0 MI S Lane-Douglas CO
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.70674, -123.21193
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
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,827 (2022)
Projected traffic29,900 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$461,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Buck CR RD built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Buck CR RD 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 I-5 (hwy 001) over Buck CR RD carry?

About 26,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Buck CR RD?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Buck CR RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.