US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 041 MI W Eugene Wcl · Structure no. 02765 062 05177

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,164
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 13,164 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesCreek
Location041 MI W Eugene Wcl
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05263, -123.25132
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,164 (2022)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 62) over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 62) over 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 Creek carry?

About 13,164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 126 (hwy 62) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.