US Bridges

Garden Valley Road over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 00.4 MI S of Roseburg Ncl · Structure no. 07667 001 12508

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Valley Road over I-5 (hwy 001) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Garden Valley Road over I-5 (hwy 001) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2030. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Valley Road
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location00.4 MI S of Roseburg Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.22687, -123.361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2020)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden Valley Road over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Valley Road 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 Garden Valley Road over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Garden Valley Road over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Valley Road over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.