Or 126 (hwy 015) over Wychus Creek
FairDeschutes County, Oregon · 002 MI E Sisters E C Lmts · Structure no. 00806A015 09300
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,345
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 126 (hwy 015) over Wychus Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Wychus Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 68 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 5,345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 126 (hwy 015) over Wychus Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Wychus 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 015) over Wychus Creek carry?
About 5,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Wychus Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015) over Wychus Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.