US Bridges

Canyon Creek RD over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 02.1 M S of Canyonville · Structure no. 09372 001C09582

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Creek RD over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canyon Creek RD 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesCanyon Creek RD
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location02.1 M S of Canyonville
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.89799, -123.24868
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon Creek RD over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

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

What condition is Canyon Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon Creek RD over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Creek RD over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Creek RD over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.