US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.8 MI N of Ashland Scl · Structure no. 20675 001 01496

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Bear CR 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 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 13,474 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,100 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) NB
CrossesBear CR
Location0.8 MI N of Ashland Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.19518, -122.673
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,474 (2022)
Projected traffic17,100 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR built?

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

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

About 13,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.