US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Bear Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · I-5 at Bear Creek · Structure no. 19109 001 02707

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Bear Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5,132 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesBear Creek
LocationI-5 at Bear Creek
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.3116, -122.8487
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,132 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) over Bear Creek carry?

About 5,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.