US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Galls CR Front RD Conn

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 12.6 MI N Medford Ncl · Structure no. 07596 001 04308

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,704
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Galls CR Front RD Conn is a concrete frame carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Galls CR Front RD Conn in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 40,704 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,200 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesGalls CR Front RD Conn
Location12.6 MI N Medford Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43244, -123.08514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,704 (2022)
Projected traffic49,200 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Galls CR Front RD Conn built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Galls CR Front RD Conn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) over Galls CR Front RD Conn carry?

About 40,704 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Galls CR Front RD Conn?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Galls CR Front RD Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.