US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Patterson Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 027 MI E Florence · Structure no. 03996A062 00316

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Patterson Creek is a steel continuous culvert carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Patterson Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,294 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location027 MI E Florence
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates43.98554, -124.04421
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,294 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 126 (hwy 62) over Patterson 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 July 2024.

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

About 6,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.