US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Bear Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 04.6 MI S Lane-Douglas CO · Structure no. 21161 001 16343

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Bear Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 27,404 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesBear Creek
Location04.6 MI S Lane-Douglas CO
RouteInterstate 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.72145, -123.20875
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,404 (2022)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek carry?

About 27,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.