US Bridges

Barton RD CO over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 03.0 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 09351 001C 8329

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton RD CO over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton RD CO 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2030. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton RD CO
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location03.0 MI N of County Line
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.76665, -123.33263
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2022)
Projected traffic923 by 2030
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Barton RD CO over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

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

What condition is Barton RD CO 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Barton RD CO over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Barton RD CO over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Barton RD CO over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.