US Bridges

Battle Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 1)

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 013 MI N of JCT HWY 1E · Structure no. 07442 001 25032

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battle Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 1) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Battle Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 1) in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 67,273 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,900 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBattle Creek Road
CrossesI-5 (hwy 1)
Location013 MI N of JCT HWY 1E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.86843, -123.00371
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,273 (2022)
Projected traffic74,900 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Battle Creek Road over I-5 (hwy 1) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battle Creek 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 December 2023.

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

About 67,273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.