US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Coyote Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 050 MI W Eugene Wcl · Structure no. 02520A062 05091

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Coyote Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 15,404 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location050 MI W Eugene Wcl
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05265, -123.26863
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,404 (2022)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 62) over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 62) over Coyote 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 62) over Coyote Creek carry?

About 15,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 126 (hwy 62) over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 62) over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.