US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Martin Creek NB

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 03.7 MI S Cottage Grove · Structure no. 07861A001 16958

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Martin Creek NB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Martin Creek NB in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12,670 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) NB
CrossesMartin Creek NB
Location03.7 MI S Cottage Grove
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.75185, -123.10784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,670 (2022)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 12,670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.