US Bridges

Sprague Road over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 037 MI N of Eugene Ncl · Structure no. 08177 001 19674

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague Road over I-5 (hwy 001) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sprague Road over I-5 (hwy 001) in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2030. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSprague Road
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location037 MI N of Eugene Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.10269, -123.04446
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2010)
Projected traffic213 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sprague Road over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Sprague 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 Sprague Road over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

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

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.