US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Depot ST

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 183 MI N of Medford Ncl · Structure no. 08377 001 04882

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,706
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Depot ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Depot ST 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 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesDepot ST
Location183 MI N of Medford Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43214, -123.17007
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.
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$738,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Depot ST built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Depot ST 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 Depot ST carry?

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

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Depot ST?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Depot ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.