US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001KR) NB over Hill Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 07.9 MI N Cottage Grove · Structure no. 07740C001 18263

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001KR) NB over Hill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 001KR) NB over Hill Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001KR) NB
CrossesHill Creek
Location07.9 MI N Cottage Grove
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.91493, -123.01259
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 001KR) NB over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001KR) NB over Hill Creek 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 I-5 (hwy 001KR) NB over Hill Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.