US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 041) over Ochoco N Main Canal

FairPosted for load

Deschutes County, Oregon · 022 MI E Redmond · Structure no. 02769 041 00304

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,484
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 041) over Ochoco N Main Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 126 (hwy 041) over Ochoco N Main Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 11,484 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 041)
CrossesOchoco N Main Canal
Location022 MI E Redmond
RouteU.S. Route 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.26205, -121.11926
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,484 (2022)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 041) over Ochoco N Main Canal built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 041) over Ochoco N Main Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 041) over Ochoco N Main Canal carry?

About 11,484 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 041) over Ochoco N Main Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 041) over Ochoco N Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.