US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 1) SB over Albany & Eastern RR

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 022 MI S of Albany Scl · Structure no. 08226S001 23086

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,927
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 1) SB over Albany & Eastern RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 (hwy 1) SB over Albany & Eastern RR 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 26,927 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,550 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 1) SB
CrossesAlbany & Eastern RR
Location022 MI S of Albany Scl
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.59598, -123.06219
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,927 (2022)
Projected traffic37,550 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 (hwy 1) SB over Albany & Eastern RR built?

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

What condition is I-5 (hwy 1) SB over Albany & Eastern RR 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) SB over Albany & Eastern RR carry?

About 26,927 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 1) SB over Albany & Eastern RR?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 1) SB over Albany & Eastern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.