US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) FR over Hill Creek Front RD Rt

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 08.5 MI S of Eugene Scl · Structure no. 07738C001F18318

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) FR over Hill Creek Front RD Rt is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 001) FR over Hill Creek Front RD Rt in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, 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 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) FR
CrossesHill Creek Front RD Rt
Location08.5 MI S of Eugene Scl
RouteState Highway 5
StateOregon
Coordinates43.9208, -123.0115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) FR over Hill Creek Front RD Rt built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) FR over Hill Creek Front RD Rt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) FR over Hill Creek Front RD Rt carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) FR over Hill Creek Front RD Rt?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) FR over Hill Creek Front RD Rt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.