US Bridges

Azalea Int over I-5 (hwy 001)

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 09.8 MI S of Canyonville · Structure no. 09346 001C 8812

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Azalea Int over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Azalea Int over I-5 (hwy 001) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2030. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAzalea Int
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location09.8 MI S of Canyonville
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateOregon
Coordinates42.79929, -123.25436
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2022)
Projected traffic826 by 2030
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Azalea Int over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Azalea Int over I-5 (hwy 001) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Azalea Int over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Azalea Int over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Azalea Int over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.