US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Beacon DR

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 001 MI from Grants Pass · Structure no. 20460 001 05706

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,783
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Beacon DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Beacon DR in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 15,783 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,300 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesBeacon DR
Location001 MI from Grants Pass
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.45301, -123.3078
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,783 (2022)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 15,783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.