US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) Con over Louse CR

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Josephine County, Oregon · 299 MI N of G Pass · Structure no. 08100A001C06146

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) Con over Louse CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) Con over Louse CR in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) Con
CrossesLouse CR
Location299 MI N of G Pass
RouteState Highway 5
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.49728, -123.36233
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 (hwy 001) Con over Louse CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) Con over Louse 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) Con over Louse CR carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) Con over Louse CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) Con over Louse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.