US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 06.8 MI E HWY 227 JCT · Structure no. 01516 015 01306

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, 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 7,203 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesEugene Water Board Canal
Location06.8 MI E HWY 227 JCT
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.06895, -122.80288
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,203 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$769,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal built?

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

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal 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 Eugene Water Board Canal carry?

About 7,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 015) over Eugene Water Board Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.