US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcandrews RD

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 3.6 MI N of Medford Scl · Structure no. 08851 001 02964

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,665
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcandrews RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcandrews RD in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, 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 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 41,665 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,900 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesMcandrews RD
Location3.6 MI N of Medford Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.34114, -122.87344
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,665 (2022)
Projected traffic51,900 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcandrews RD built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcandrews RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcandrews RD carry?

About 41,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcandrews RD?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcandrews RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.