US Bridges

Dale Kuni Road over HWY 001 (I-5)

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 07.6 MI N of Eugene Scl · Structure no. 07737A001 18424

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Kuni Road over HWY 001 (I-5) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dale Kuni Road over HWY 001 (I-5) in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2030. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDale Kuni Road
CrossesHWY 001 (I-5)
Location07.6 MI N of Eugene Scl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.93799, -123.00964
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2010)
Projected traffic775 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dale Kuni Road over HWY 001 (I-5) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Dale Kuni Road over HWY 001 (I-5) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dale Kuni Road over HWY 001 (I-5) carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dale Kuni Road over HWY 001 (I-5)?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Kuni Road over HWY 001 (I-5)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.