US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Coyote Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 22.3 MI S of Canyonville · Structure no. 06530A001 07571

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Coyote Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Coyote Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 20,182 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,900 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location22.3 MI S of Canyonville
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.68618, -123.39037
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,182 (2022)
Projected traffic22,900 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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) over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Coyote 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 September 2024.

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

About 20,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.