US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Scoville RD

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 0.13 MI N of G Pass Scl · Structure no. 08500 001 05818

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,567
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Scoville RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Scoville RD in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 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 31,567 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,600 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesScoville RD
Location0.13 MI N of G Pass Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.4646, -123.3228
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,567 (2022)
Projected traffic38,600 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$963,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Scoville RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Scoville RD 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) over Scoville RD carry?

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

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Scoville RD?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Scoville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.