US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Hillcrest DR

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · .08 MI S of JCT HWY 25 · Structure no. 08338 001 05750

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,567
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Hillcrest DR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Hillcrest DR in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 31,567 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,600 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesHillcrest DR
Location.08 MI S of JCT HWY 25
RouteInterstate 5
StateOregon
Coordinates42.45853, -123.31231
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,567 (2022)
Projected traffic38,600 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$946,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Hillcrest DR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Hillcrest DR 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) over Hillcrest DR carry?

About 31,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Hillcrest DR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Hillcrest DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.