US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 05.2 MI E HWY 227 JCT · Structure no. 01109B015 01143

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
873 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,038
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 7,038 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2042. The structure is 873 ft (266.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesMckenzie River
Location05.2 MI E HWY 227 JCT
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05621, -122.83013
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length873 ft (266.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,038 (2022)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Mckenzie 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 April 2024.

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

About 7,038 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 873 ft (266.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.