US Bridges

Or 99 (hwy 226) over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.3 MI N HWY 001 JCT · Structure no. 16272 226 01960

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99 (hwy 226) over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 99 (hwy 226) over I-5 (hwy 001) in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 99 (hwy 226)
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location00.3 MI N HWY 001 JCT
RouteState Highway 99
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.75015, -123.12392
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99 (hwy 226) over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99 (hwy 226) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 99 (hwy 226) over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 99 (hwy 226) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99 (hwy 226) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.