US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Or 99 (hwy 060)

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 15.0 MI N of Medford Ncl · Structure no. 08383S001 04547

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,847
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Or 99 (hwy 060) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Or 99 (hwy 060) 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 19,847 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,050 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) SB
CrossesOr 99 (hwy 060)
Location15.0 MI N of Medford Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.41663, -123.12474
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,847 (2022)
Projected traffic24,050 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Or 99 (hwy 060) built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Or 99 (hwy 060) 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) SB over Or 99 (hwy 060) carry?

About 19,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Or 99 (hwy 060)?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Or 99 (hwy 060)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.