US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Jackson Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.4 MI S of Rogue Vly HWY · Structure no. 0M221 001 03524

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,827
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Jackson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Jackson Creek 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 40,827 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,200 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Rogue Vly HWY
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.40396, -122.9387
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,827 (2022)
Projected traffic49,200 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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) over Jackson Creek built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Jackson Creek 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 Jackson Creek carry?

About 40,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.