US Bridges

Fern Val Conn Yb over I-5 (hwy 001)

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 7.7 MI N of Ashland Ncl · Structure no. 21383001AV02440

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,629
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fern Val Conn Yb over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fern Val Conn Yb over I-5 (hwy 001) in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,629 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2030. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFern Val Conn Yb
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location7.7 MI N of Ashland Ncl
RouteState Highway 5
StateOregon
Coordinates42.28081, -122.81454
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,629 (2022)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fern Val Conn Yb over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fern Val Conn Yb over I-5 (hwy 001) 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 Fern Val Conn Yb over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 10,629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Fern Val Conn Yb over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Fern Val Conn Yb over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.