US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Deschutes River

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 038 MI W Redmond W C Lmts · Structure no. 03373A015 10765

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Deschutes River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, 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 10,714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesDeschutes River
Location038 MI W Redmond W C Lmts
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2736, -121.2585
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,714 (2022)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 015) over Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Deschutes River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 015) over Deschutes River carry?

About 10,714 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Deschutes River?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015) over Deschutes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.