US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over I-5 (hwy 001)

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · JCT I-5 & Crater Lake HWY · Structure no. 08821 022 00047

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over I-5 (hwy 001) in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 36,121 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,600 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
LocationJCT I-5 & Crater Lake HWY
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.35022, -122.87652
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,121 (2022)
Projected traffic42,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Or 62 (hwy 022) over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 36,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.