US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · Bear Creek at I-5 · Structure no. 19282 001 02709

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 26,702 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,300 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) NB
CrossesBear Creek
LocationBear Creek at I-5
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.31112, -122.84856
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,702 (2022)
Projected traffic34,300 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

About 26,702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.