US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Scotts Valley Conn

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 08.7 MI S Lane-Douglas CO · Structure no. 07594A001 15928

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Scotts Valley Conn is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Scotts Valley Conn 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 22,615 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,100 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesScotts Valley Conn
Location08.7 MI S Lane-Douglas CO
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.67103, -123.2018
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,615 (2022)
Projected traffic25,100 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$451,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Scotts Valley Conn 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 Scotts Valley Conn 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 Scotts Valley Conn carry?

About 22,615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Scotts Valley Conn?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Scotts Valley Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.