Or 126 (hwy 015) over Blue River Bridge
FairLane County, Oregon · In Blue River · Structure no. 01323A015 04070
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,644
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 126 (hwy 015) over Blue River Bridge is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Blue River Bridge in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,644 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 126 (hwy 015) over Blue River Bridge built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Blue River Bridge 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 Blue River Bridge carry?
About 2,644 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Blue River Bridge?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015) over Blue River Bridge?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.