US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Small Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 019 MI N Lane-Linn Line · Structure no. 08251S001 20534

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Small Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Small Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 20,693 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,550 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 001) SB
CrossesSmall Creek
Location019 MI N Lane-Linn Line
RouteInterstate 5
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.22617, -123.06094
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,693 (2022)
Projected traffic22,550 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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) SB over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Small 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Small Creek carry?

About 20,693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Small Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 001) SB over Small Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.