US Bridges

Valley View RD C#2 over I-5 (hwy 001)

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 4.5 MI N of Ashland Ncl · Structure no. 08681 001 02121

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View RD C#2 over I-5 (hwy 001) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley View RD C#2 over I-5 (hwy 001) in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2030. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesValley View RD C#2
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location4.5 MI N of Ashland Ncl
RouteState Highway 5
StateOregon
Coordinates42.24566, -122.77387
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,170 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View RD C#2 over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

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

What condition is Valley View RD C#2 over I-5 (hwy 001) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Valley View RD C#2 over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 4,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Valley View RD C#2 over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View RD C#2 over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.