US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Or 138 (hwy 231)

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.4 MI S of Sutherlin Ncl · Structure no. 20216 001 13652

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,915
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Or 138 (hwy 231) is a concrete slab carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Or 138 (hwy 231) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,915 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,400 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesOr 138 (hwy 231)
Location0.4 MI S of Sutherlin Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.38636, -123.3378
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,915 (2022)
Projected traffic27,400 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 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 Or 138 (hwy 231) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Or 138 (hwy 231) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) over Or 138 (hwy 231) carry?

About 24,915 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Or 138 (hwy 231)?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Or 138 (hwy 231)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.