US Bridges

Viewcrest Road over I-5 (hwy 1)

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 035 MI N of Albany · Structure no. 08132 001 23767

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,974
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viewcrest Road over I-5 (hwy 1) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Viewcrest Road over I-5 (hwy 1) in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 14,974 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,456 by 2030. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesViewcrest Road
CrossesI-5 (hwy 1)
Location035 MI N of Albany
RouteInterstate 0
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.69381, -123.05232
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,974 (2010)
Projected traffic20,456 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Viewcrest Road over I-5 (hwy 1) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viewcrest Road over I-5 (hwy 1) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Viewcrest Road over I-5 (hwy 1) carry?

About 14,974 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Viewcrest Road over I-5 (hwy 1)?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Viewcrest Road over I-5 (hwy 1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.