US Bridges

Wilson RD over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 01.8 MI N of HWY 236 JCT · Structure no. 07639A001 15181

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over I-5 (hwy 001) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wilson RD over I-5 (hwy 001) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2030. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson RD
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location01.8 MI N of HWY 236 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.58016, -123.26174
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2010)
Projected traffic328 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

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

About 156 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.