US Bridges

I-5 Ramp (hwy 001) over Bear Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.0 Miles N of Medford · Structure no. 19284 001 02726

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
604 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Ramp (hwy 001) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 Ramp (hwy 001) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,430 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2030. The structure is 604 ft (184 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-5 Ramp (hwy 001)
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.0 Miles N of Medford
RouteInterstate 5
StateOregon
Coordinates42.31326, -122.8511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length604 ft (184 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,430 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Ramp (hwy 001) over Bear Creek built?

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

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 10,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 604 ft (184 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.