US Bridges

Or 66 (hwy 021) over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 00.0 Intersect HWY 001 · Structure no. 08745 021 00133

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,674
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 66 (hwy 021) over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 66 (hwy 021) over I-5 (hwy 001) in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,674 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 66 (hwy 021)
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location00.0 Intersect HWY 001
RouteState Highway 66
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.18536, -122.66623
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,674 (2022)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Or 66 (hwy 021) over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 66 (hwy 021) 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 Or 66 (hwy 021) over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 8,674 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Or 66 (hwy 021) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Or 66 (hwy 021) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.