US Bridges

Cline Falls HWY over Or 126 (hwy 015)

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 4 MI West of Redmond · Structure no. 18283 015 10740

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cline Falls HWY over Or 126 (hwy 015) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cline Falls HWY over Or 126 (hwy 015) in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,838 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCline Falls HWY
CrossesOr 126 (hwy 015)
Location4 MI West of Redmond
RouteState Highway 126
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2755, -121.26207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,838 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$615,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cline Falls HWY over Or 126 (hwy 015) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cline Falls HWY over Or 126 (hwy 015) 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 Cline Falls HWY over Or 126 (hwy 015) carry?

About 2,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cline Falls HWY over Or 126 (hwy 015)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cline Falls HWY over Or 126 (hwy 015)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.