US Bridges

Rice Valley RD over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 09.3MI N of Sutherlin Ncl · Structure no. 08852 001C14683

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Valley RD over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice Valley RD over I-5 (hwy 001) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2030. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRice Valley RD
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location09.3MI N of Sutherlin Ncl
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.51305, -123.31536
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.