US Bridges

Tolo Road over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 6.2 MI N of Medford Ncl · Structure no. 07776 001 03664

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,224
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tolo Road over I-5 (hwy 001) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tolo Road over I-5 (hwy 001) in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 70 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 17,224 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,100 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTolo Road
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location6.2 MI N of Medford Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.41233, -122.96349
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,224 (2022)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tolo Road over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Tolo Road over I-5 (hwy 001) 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 Tolo Road over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 17,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Tolo Road over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tolo Road over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.