US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ HWY 234

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 03.5 MI S of Roseburg Scl · Structure no. 19740 001 12049

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,749
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ HWY 234 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ HWY 234 in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20,749 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesI-5 @ HWY 234
Location03.5 MI S of Roseburg Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.1675, -123.36615
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,749 (2022)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ HWY 234 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ HWY 234 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 I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ HWY 234 carry?

About 20,749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ HWY 234?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ HWY 234?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.