US Bridges

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

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 00.3 MI N of Roseburg Scl · Structure no. 07668B001C12424

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) Con over I-5 @ Bellows ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 (hwy 001) Con 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 9,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) Con
CrossesI-5 @ Bellows ST
Location00.3 MI N of Roseburg Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.21538, -123.35571
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,343 (2022)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) Con 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) Con 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) Con over I-5 @ Bellows ST carry?

About 9,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.