US Bridges

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Divide Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 9.26 MI E. of HWY 9 · Structure no. 04006A062 00927

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,964
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 126 (hwy 62) over Divide Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 126 (hwy 62) over Divide Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5,964 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesOr 126 (hwy 62)
CrossesDivide Creek
Location9.26 MI E. of HWY 9
RouteState Highway 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0153, -123.9383
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,964 (2022)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Divide Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 5,964 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.