US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Rice Hill Front RD

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 018 MI S of HWY 236 JCT · Structure no. 07644A001 14821

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Rice Hill Front RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Rice Hill Front RD in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 71 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 23,580 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesRice Hill Front RD
Location018 MI S of HWY 236 JCT
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.53471, -123.29463
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,580 (2022)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Rice Hill Front RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Rice Hill Front 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 Rice Hill Front RD carry?

About 23,580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Rice Hill Front RD?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Rice Hill Front RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.