US Bridges

Ft Rd(highland Av) over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 015 MI N G Pass Ncl · Structure no. 08019A001F06017

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Rd(highland Av) over I-5 (hwy 001) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ft Rd(highland Av) over I-5 (hwy 001) in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2030. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFt Rd(highland Av)
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location015 MI N G Pass Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.47783, -123.35216
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2010)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Rd(highland Av) over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ft Rd(highland Av) over I-5 (hwy 001) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ft Rd(highland Av) over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ft Rd(highland Av) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Rd(highland Av) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.