US Bridges

Wilkins Road over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 023 MI S Lane-Linn Line · Structure no. 08170 001 20128

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkins Road over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilkins Road over I-5 (hwy 001) in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2030. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkins Road
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location023 MI S Lane-Linn Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.16755, -123.05972
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2010)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkins Road over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Wilkins Road over I-5 (hwy 001) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wilkins Road over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilkins Road over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkins Road over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.