US Bridges

Grant Smith Road over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 04.8 MI S of Roseburg Scl · Structure no. 07824 001 11918

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,294
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Smith Road over I-5 (hwy 001) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Grant Smith Road over I-5 (hwy 001) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 15,294 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrant Smith Road
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location04.8 MI S of Roseburg Scl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.14814, -123.36484
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,294 (2020)
Projected traffic17,900 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Smith Road over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Smith 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Grant Smith Road over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 15,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Grant Smith Road over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Smith Road over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.