US Bridges

HWY 222 over I-5 (hwy 001)

Poor

Lane County, Oregon · 083 MI S of Eugene Scl · Structure no. 20104 222 01459

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,873
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 222 over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 222 over I-5 (hwy 001) in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,873 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2037. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 222
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location083 MI S of Eugene Scl
RouteState Highway 222
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.91777, -123.01238
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,873 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 HWY 222 over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 222 over I-5 (hwy 001) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 222 over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 7,873 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY 222 over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 222 over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.