US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over I-5 (hwy 001)

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 005 MI NW HWY 1 JCT · Structure no. 20333 035 07665

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,413
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over I-5 (hwy 001) in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25,413 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,900 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location005 MI NW HWY 1 JCT
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.15293, -123.36501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,413 (2022)
Projected traffic25,900 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Or 42 (hwy 035) over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over I-5 (hwy 001) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 42 (hwy 035) over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 25,413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.