US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gate Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · In Town of Vida · Structure no. 01324A015 02652

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,712
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gate Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gate Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 3,712 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesGate Creek
LocationIn Town of Vida
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.14649, -122.57202
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,712 (2022)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gate Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gate Creek 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 Gate Creek carry?

About 3,712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gate Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.