US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015)WB over Willamette River

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · Springfield W C Lmts · Structure no. 01223 015 00133

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,095 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015)WB over Willamette River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Or 126 (hwy 015)WB over Willamette River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 11,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,095 ft (333.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)WB
CrossesWillamette River
LocationSpringfield W C Lmts
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04541, -123.02773
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,095 ft (333.8 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,450 (2022)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015)WB over Willamette 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)WB over Willamette River carry?

About 11,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,095 ft (333.8 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015)WB over Willamette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.