US Bridges

CO Rd(butler Ck RD over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.9 MI N of Ashland Ncl · Structure no. 08736 001 01856

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,224
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rd(butler Ck RD over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rd(butler Ck RD 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 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 17,224 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,100 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rd(butler Ck RD
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location1.9 MI N of Ashland Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.22444, -122.73125
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,224 (2022)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rd(butler Ck RD over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

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

What condition is CO Rd(butler Ck RD over I-5 (hwy 001) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rd(butler Ck RD over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 17,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is CO Rd(butler Ck RD over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rd(butler Ck RD over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.