US Bridges

River Drive over I-5 (hwy 001)

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 5.9 MI N Cottage Grove · Structure no. 20423 000 00000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,117
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Drive over I-5 (hwy 001) is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying River Drive 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 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 17,117 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,444 by 2030. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRiver Drive
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
Location5.9 MI N Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.88488, -123.01395
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,117 (2010)
Projected traffic26,444 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 River Drive over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

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

What condition is River Drive over I-5 (hwy 001) 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 River Drive over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 17,117 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is River Drive over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns River Drive over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.