US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Sunny Valley RD

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 12.9 MI N of G Pass Ncl · Structure no. 09439 001 07139

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Sunny Valley RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Sunny Valley RD in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,597 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,950 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) NB
CrossesSunny Valley RD
Location12.9 MI N of G Pass Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.63163, -123.38176
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,597 (2022)
Projected traffic11,950 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$661,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Sunny Valley RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Sunny Valley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Sunny Valley RD carry?

About 10,597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Sunny Valley RD?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Sunny Valley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.