US Bridges

Or 99 (hwy 063) over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.9 MI S Ashland Scl · Structure no. 08749 063 02379

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99 (hwy 063) over I-5 (hwy 001) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 99 (hwy 063) 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 99 (hwy 063)
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location1.9 MI S Ashland Scl
RouteState Highway 99
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.15584, -122.64655
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99 (hwy 063) over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

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

What condition is Or 99 (hwy 063) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 99 (hwy 063) over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Or 99 (hwy 063) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99 (hwy 063) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.