US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 6.4 MI N of Ashland Ncl · Structure no. 08890N001 02307

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR 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 21,265 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) NB
CrossesBear CR
Location6.4 MI N of Ashland Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.26594, -122.79822
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,265 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR 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 I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR carry?

About 21,265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.