US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Foothill Blvd

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 23.6 MI N Medford Ncl · Structure no. 08335S001 05410

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Foothill Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Foothill Blvd in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,008 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,750 by 2042. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) SB
CrossesFoothill Blvd
Location23.6 MI N Medford Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43524, -123.26149
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,008 (2022)
Projected traffic16,750 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Foothill Blvd built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Foothill Blvd 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 I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Foothill Blvd carry?

About 14,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Foothill Blvd?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Foothill Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.