US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over NB Grave Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 26.2 MI S of Canyonville · Structure no. 19627 001 07172

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over NB Grave Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) NB over NB Grave Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 10,597 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,950 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 52 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
CrossesNB Grave Creek
Location26.2 MI S of Canyonville
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.63579, -123.38458
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) NB over NB Grave Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over NB Grave Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) NB over NB Grave Creek carry?

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

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over NB Grave Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) NB over NB Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.