US Bridges

Barnett RD over I-5 (hwy 001)

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.5 MI N of Medford Scl · Structure no. 08676B001C02758

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,274
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnett RD over I-5 (hwy 001) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnett RD over I-5 (hwy 001) in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,274 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,166 by 2030. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnett RD
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location1.5 MI N of Medford Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.31573, -122.85509
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,274 (2022)
Projected traffic23,166 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnett RD over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Barnett RD over I-5 (hwy 001) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Barnett RD over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 14,274 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Barnett RD over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Barnett RD over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.