US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 01.1 MI N Cottage Grove · Structure no. 07828B001 17584

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Creek 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 19,034 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,350 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) SB
CrossesCreek
Location01.1 MI N Cottage Grove
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.81951, -123.036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,034 (2022)
Projected traffic20,350 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Creek built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Creek 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) SB over Creek carry?

About 19,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.