US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 1) Frtg. over Murder Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 015 MI N of Albany Ncl · Structure no. 08219 001F23573

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
821
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 1) Frtg. over Murder Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 1) Frtg. over Murder Creek 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 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 821 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 1) Frtg.
CrossesMurder Creek
Location015 MI N of Albany Ncl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.66576, -123.05788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 1) Frtg. over Murder Creek built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 1) Frtg. over Murder Creek 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 I-5 (hwy 1) Frtg. over Murder Creek carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 1) Frtg. over Murder Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 1) Frtg. over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.