US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Bellows ST

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 00.3 MI N of Roseburg Scl · Structure no. 07668A001 12422

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,894
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Bellows ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Bellows ST in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 46,894 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,400 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesI-5 @ Bellows ST
Location00.3 MI N of Roseburg Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.21488, -123.35592
Functional classUrban 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 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,894 (2022)
Projected traffic52,400 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-5 @ Bellows ST built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Bellows ST 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 I-5 @ Bellows ST carry?

About 46,894 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Bellows ST?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Bellows ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.