US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gray Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 04.2 MI E HWY 227 JCT · Structure no. 03964A015 01044

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,909
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gray Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gray Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,909 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 015)
CrossesGray Creek
Location04.2 MI E HWY 227 JCT
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0518, -122.84747
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,909 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gray Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gray Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 126 (hwy 015) over Gray Creek carry?

About 7,909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.