US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcvay Access

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 009 MI S of Eugene Scl · Structure no. 08870 001 19076

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcvay Access is a concrete frame carrying I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcvay Access in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 57,379 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,500 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001)
CrossesMcvay Access
Location009 MI S of Eugene Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.02603, -123.02882
Functional classUrban 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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,379 (2022)
Projected traffic77,500 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$123,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcvay Access built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcvay Access 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 I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcvay Access carry?

About 57,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcvay Access?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) over Mcvay Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.