US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Bear Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.0 N of Medford · Structure no. 19283 001 02709

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Bear Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 315 ft (96 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) SB
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.0 N of Medford
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.31089, -122.84862
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.
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.