US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Evans Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 186 MI N of Medford Ncl · Structure no. 08376 001 04907

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,706
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Evans Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Evans Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 37,706 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,700 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesEvans Creek
Location186 MI N of Medford Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43401, -123.17441
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,706 (2022)
Projected traffic44,700 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Evans 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) over Evans Creek carry?

About 37,706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.