US Bridges

I-5 (hwy 1) over UPRR

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · SE Salem · Structure no. 20026 001 25213

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84,575
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 (hwy 1) over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 (hwy 1) over UPRR in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 84,575 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,900 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 (hwy 1)
CrossesUPRR
LocationSE Salem
RouteInterstate 5
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.8924, -122.99185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,575 (2022)
Projected traffic92,900 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 1) over UPRR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 (hwy 1) over UPRR 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 I-5 (hwy 1) over UPRR carry?

About 84,575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 (hwy 1) over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.