US Bridges

Ward Butte RD over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 00.3 M S Douglas Lane Col · Structure no. 16299 001 16765

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Butte RD over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward Butte RD over I-5 (hwy 001) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2030. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWard Butte RD
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location00.3 M S Douglas Lane Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.75191, -123.14453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2010)
Projected traffic112 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ward Butte RD over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Butte 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 Ward Butte RD over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ward Butte RD over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Butte RD over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.