US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Gettings Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 037 MI N of Cottage Grove · Structure no. 20421 001 17840

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Gettings Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Gettings Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,034 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,350 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) NB
CrossesGettings Creek
Location037 MI N of Cottage Grove
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.85425, -123.01922
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,034 (2022)
Projected traffic20,350 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Gettings Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Gettings Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Gettings Creek carry?

About 19,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Gettings Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) NB over Gettings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.