US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Louse CR Frontage RD

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 3.0 MI N of G Pass Ncl · Structure no. 20549 001 06145

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,534
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Louse CR Frontage RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Louse CR Frontage RD 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 11,534 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) NB
CrossesLouse CR Frontage RD
Location3.0 MI N of G Pass Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.49718, -123.36287
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,534 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Louse CR Frontage RD built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Louse CR Frontage 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) NB over Louse CR Frontage RD carry?

About 11,534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Louse CR Frontage RD?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Louse CR Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.